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Introduced
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
In Committee
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Crossed Over
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Passed
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, in conjunction with operation of certain commuter rail service, to assume specified indemnification & insurance obligations, subject to certain requirements; authorizes DOT to agree to assume certain indemnification & insurance obligations under certain circumstances; prohibits authority from entering into certain contracts/agreements without DOT approval of expenditures; provides that certain funds provided to authority are state financial assistance; requires written agreement; authorizes advance of funds under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) to assume indemnification and insurance obligations related to the operation of commuter rail service on a rail corridor. The bill defines key terms and specifies the parameters for SFRTA's assumption of liability, including the allocation of responsibility among SFRTA, Florida East Coast Railway (FECR), and All Aboard Florida (AAF) for various accident scenarios. The bill also authorizes the Department of Transportation to agree to assume certain indemnification and insurance obligations, and prohibits SFRTA from entering into contracts or agreements funded by the department without the department's prior approval of expenditures. Finally, the bill provides that the funds provided to SFRTA by the department constitute state financial assistance subject to certain requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Government Accountability Committee (House), Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee (House), Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2017-138, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 865 (Ch. 2017-42) (on 06/26/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/695 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/695/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/695/BillText/c3/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/695/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/695/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #247531 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/695/Amendment/247531/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0695/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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