FL S0230

Renames the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority and system to the Central Florida Expressway Authority and Central Florida Expressway System, expanding its geographic service area to include Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola Counties.

Restructures the governing board from 5 to 9 members, including representatives appointed by county chairs and the Governor, plus the mayors of Orange County and City of Orlando, with the Florida Turnpike Enterprise executive director serving as nonvoting advisor.

Establishes comprehensive ethics requirements including annual conflict-of-interest disclosures, ethics officer oversight, 2-year post-employment restrictions on representing parties before the authority, and prohibits employees and consultants from serving on the board during employment.

Extends the maximum lease-purchase agreement term from 40 to 99 years and requires Department of Transportation approval for any Lake County expressway extensions; restricts use of toll revenue increases without a two-thirds board vote to fund different system portions.

Transfers the Osceola County Expressway System to the Central Florida Expressway Authority effective December 31, 2018 (subject to debt service coverage ratio requirements), and repeals Part V of Chapter 348 upon transfer completion.