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FL S0818
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
- Creates the Utility Relocation Reimbursement Grant Program within the Department of Commerce to reimburse communications services providers for costs incurred when relocating facilities at the request of a county or municipal authority
- Redirects $50 million annually from communications services tax revenues to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Department of Commerce to fund the program, beginning October 1, 2025
- Requires the Department of Transportation or expressway/transportation authorities to notify communications services providers within 90 days when a project is added to the schedule that may require infrastructure relocation for safety or congestion improvements
- Mandates that when infrastructure installed within the past 7 state fiscal years must be relocated due to roadway safety or congestion improvements, the department must cover at least 50 percent of relocation costs through a joint participation agreement
- Counties and municipal authorities requiring communications facility relocations are not responsible for paying relocation expenses; providers must instead apply to the grant program for reimbursement, with the Department of Commerce required to establish application criteria, documentation requirements, and a review timeline not exceeding 90 days
Legislative Description
Utility Relocation
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 703 (Ch. 2025-122)
4/30/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/17/2025
Rules4/3/2025
Transportation3/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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