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FL H0205
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Borrero
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AI Summary
- Toll increases or new toll collection facilities on public highways in counties with populations over 1 million must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the board of county commissioners at a regularly scheduled meeting
- The requirement applies only to toll increases or new tolls not already pledged to a project approved as of July 1, 2022, and does not apply to projects already approved and funded by that date
- "Tolling authority" is defined broadly to include the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, transportation or expressway authorities, counties, and any other entity with jurisdiction over a public highway
- Amends s. 338.165, F.S., to make the existing authority to continue and increase tolls after bond indebtedness is discharged subject to the new county commission approval requirement
- Effective date is July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Requirements for Establishing or Increasing Tolls
Last Action
Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee1/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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