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Introduced
12/21/2023
12/21/2023
In Committee
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to aviation; amending s. 330.27, F.S.; revising definitions; amending s. 330.30, F.S.; requiring the owner or lessee of a proposed vertiport to comply with specified requirements; requiring the Department of Transportation to conduct a specified inspection of a vertiport; creating s. 332.15, F.S.; providing legislative intent; providing duties of the department, within specified resources, with respect to vertiports, advanced air mobility, and other advances in aviation technology; requiring a report to the Governor and Legislature; providing report requirements; requiring certain airports to competitively bid vertiport operator contracts; amending s. 333.03, F.S.; revising requirements for the adoption of airport land use compatibility zoning regulations; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's aviation laws in several ways. It revises definitions related to aircraft and airports, including adding new terms like "vertiport." It requires the owner or lessee of a proposed vertiport to obtain site approval and a license or registration from the Department of Transportation, which must also conduct a final inspection. The bill creates a new section on "advanced air mobility," directing the Department of Transportation to address vertiports and related technologies in its plans, provide guidance and resources to local jurisdictions, and submit a report on the status and recommendations for this industry. Finally, the bill revises requirements for airport land use compatibility zoning regulations, including new provisions related to landfills and noise contours.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (2)
Infrastructure Strategies Committee (H), Transportation & Modals Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in returning Messages (on 03/08/2024)
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