Bill > H1093

This bill expands the definition of "qualifying project" under Florida law to explicitly include "vertiports and charging systems," meaning these facilities can now be considered for public-private partnerships. It also revises the definition of "airport infrastructure" to encompass "vertiport pads, safety zones, charging systems, grid upgrades, and resilience energy systems," ensuring that these new components of air travel are recognized for maintenance and development programs. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to fund a significant portion of public vertiport projects, covering up to 100 percent of costs if federal funds are unavailable, or up to 80 percent of the non-federal share if federal funds are accessible, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (House), Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee (House), Ways & Means Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1093