FL S0796

Doubles the minimum annual funding for the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program from $25 million to $50 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund, beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026

Doubles the minimum annual funding for the Strategic Port Investment Initiative from $35 million to $70 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund, beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026

Requires the Department of Transportation to increase its annual legislative budget request for the Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program from at least $25 million to at least $50 million per year

Removes obsolete provisions allowing Citrus County (deadline July 1, 2014) and Putnam County (deadline July 1, 2024) to apply for feasibility study grants through the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council regarding establishing new ports

Effective date is July 1, 2023