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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority; amending s. 339.175, F.S.; renaming the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee as the Chairs Coordinating Committee; deleting a requirement that the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority provide the committee with administrative support and direction; amending s. 343.92, F.S.; providing that a mayor's designated alternate may be a member of the governing board of the authority; requiring that the alternate be an elected member of the city council of the mayor's municipality and be approved by the municipality's city council; requiring a mayor's designated alternate to attend meetings under certain circumstances, in which case the alternate has full voting rights; providing that a simple majority of board members constitutes a quorum and that a simple majority of those members present is necessary for any action to be taken; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 343.922, F.S.; revising a provision requiring the authority to present the regional transit development plan and updates to specified entities; deleting a provision requiring that the authority coordinate plans and projects with hb0389-00 HB 389 the TBARTA Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee and participate in the regional M.P.O. planning process to ensure regional comprehension of the authority's mission, goals, and objectives; deleting a provision requiring that the authority provide administrative support and direction to the TBARTA Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA). It renames the TBARTA Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee as the Chairs Coordinating Committee, and removes the requirement for TBARTA to provide the committee with administrative support and direction. The bill also allows a mayor's designated alternate, who must be an elected member of the city council, to serve on TBARTA's governing board and have full voting rights if the mayor is unable to attend a meeting. Additionally, the bill changes the quorum requirements for TBARTA's governing board, requiring a simple majority of members present rather than seven members. Finally, the bill removes requirements for TBARTA to coordinate with the Chairs Coordinating Committee and participate in the regional metropolitan planning organization planning process.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/389 |
| Analysis - Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee (Post | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/389/Analyses/h0389a.TIE.PDF |
| Analysis - Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee (Post | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/389/Analyses/h0389.TIE.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/389/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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