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CS/CS/CS/HB 1093 — Vertiports
by Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee; Ways & Means Committee; Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee; and Reps. Spencer, Alvarez, J., and others (CS/CS/SB 1362 by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Transportation Committee; and Senator Harrell)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Transportation Committee (TR)
The bill provides that vertiports, which are areas used to support the takeoff and landing of powered-lift aircraft, and charging systems are considered qualifying projects as it relates to public-private partnerships. The bill incorporates vertiport-related infrastructure into the definition of airport infrastructure for purposes of commercial service airport infrastructure programs.
The bill also authorizes the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund projects at public vertiports. If federal funds are not available, the FDOT may fund up to 100 percent of project costs. If federal funds are available, the FDOT may fund up to 80 percent of the nonfederal share of such project costs.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 110-0