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FL S1776

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 331.370, Florida Statutes, to expand authorized uses of Space Florida appropriations from specific appropriation 2649 (chapter 2008-152, Laws of Florida)

  • Allows funds originally designated for improvements to Launch Complex 36 on the 45th Space Wing property to be used for improvements to other launch complexes and space transportation facilities statewide

  • Authorizes use of funds to attract new space vehicle testing and launch business, address intermodal requirements, and support impacts of launch ranges, spaceports, and space transportation facilities

  • Permits funding for aerospace technology advancement to meet current and future commercial space transportation industry needs and development of joint-use facilities supporting aviation and aerospace operations, including high-altitude and suborbital flights

  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Space and Aerospace Infrastructure [WPSC]

Last Action

Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00915; Substituted CS/HB 969 -SJ 00915; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 969 (Ch. 2010-222), CS/CS/HB 1389 (Ch. 2010-226), CS/SB 1752 (Ch. 2010-147) -SJ 00915

4/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means4/9/2010
Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations3/8/2010
Commerce2/10/2010

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