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Introduced
12/29/2025
12/29/2025
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to commercial service airports; amending s. 332.0075, F.S.; defining the term "major commercial service airport"; preempting the naming of major commercial service airports to the state; providing names for major commercial service airports; providing that renaming a specified airport is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and execution of a certain agreement; providing that such airport names continue to be valid under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Transportation to annually review provisions naming major commercial service airports for a certain purpose; requiring the department to provide certain notice to the Legislature; providing requirements for such notice; requiring that certain government records created on or after a certain date use such airport names; specifying that airport names are branding designations; providing construction; defining the terms "political subdivision" and "timely commences"; providing that a political subdivision is in compliance with certain provisions under specified circumstances; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill defines "major commercial service airport" as an airport providing commercial service that is classified as a medium or large hub airport by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and it grants the state the exclusive authority to name these airports. It then lists specific names for several major commercial service airports, including renaming the Palm Beach International Airport to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," which is contingent upon FAA approval and an agreement with Palm Beach County for the perpetual and unrestricted commercial use of the name. The bill also states that an airport's designated name remains valid even if it no longer meets the criteria for a major commercial service airport, and it requires the Department of Transportation to annually review these designations and report any changes in airport status to the Legislature. Furthermore, government records created after July 1, 2026, must use these official airport names, which are considered branding designations and do not create new legal entities, and it clarifies that political subdivisions (local government entities that own and control these airports) are not required to amend existing contracts solely for name changes and are considered in compliance if they diligently pursue necessary approvals and begin implementing branding changes in a timely manner after receiving them.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (28)
Kim Kendall (R)*,
Meg Weinberger (R)*,
Jon Albert (R),
Danny Alvarez (R),
Fabián Basabe (R),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Dean Black (R),
Omar Blanco (R),
Chuck Brannan (R),
Ryan Chamberlin (R),
William Conerly (R),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Sam Greco (R),
J.J. Grow (R),
Jennifer Kincart Jonsson (R),
Monique Miller (R),
Danny Nix (R),
Vanessa Oliver (R),
Michael Owen (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Juan Porras (R),
Mike Redondo (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Judson Sapp (R),
Kevin Steele (R),
Chase Tramont (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Taylor Yarkosky (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (H), Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment #724111 - (on 02/11/2026)
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