Bill > H7041

This bill amends various provisions related to Space Florida, the state's aerospace development organization. Key changes include: - Requiring the Secretary of Economic Opportunity to serve as the manager for the state's contracts with Space Florida, and expanding the annual reporting requirements for Space Florida to provide more details on its operations, spaceport master plan implementation, and economic impact. - Revising the composition and appointment process for Space Florida's board of directors, including adding new requirements for board member qualifications and prohibiting Space Florida from endorsing political candidates or contributing to campaigns. - Placing restrictions on Space Florida's travel and entertainment expenses, limiting them to no more than 4% of the organization's legislative appropriation and prohibiting expenditures on recreational activities. - Clarifying Space Florida's powers to own, acquire, construct, and maintain roads and other infrastructure within its spaceport territory, while requiring coordination with other agencies that own impacted roads or facilities. - Mandating periodic independent assessments of Space Florida's contracts and service providers to ensure effective internal controls and cost-effectiveness.

Business and Industry

Commerce Committee (H), Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/7041