HB 1489

1	A bill to be entitled
2	An act relating to the state's aerospace industry;
3	redesignating the "Florida Space Authority" as "Space
4	Florida"; creating s. 331.3011, F.S.; providing
5	legislative intent; amending s. 331.302, F.S.;
6	establishing and creating Space Florida as an independent
7	special district, a body politic and corporate, for
8	certain purposes; providing purposes and duties and
9	responsibilities of Space Florida; providing definitions;
10	revising and consolidating the roles, purposes,
11	responsibilities, assets, and duties of the Florida Space
12	Authority as those of Space Florida; deleting authority to
13	establish facilities and complementary activities;
14	providing additional powers and duties of Space Florida;
15	prohibiting Space Florida from endorsing political
16	candidates or making campaign contributions;
17	characterizing certain property as Space Florida
18	territory; creating s. 331.3051, F.S.; providing
19	additional powers and responsibilities of Space Florida
20	relating to the state's aerospace industry; deleting
21	authority to exercise eminent domain powers; requiring
22	Space Florida to create a business plan and a marketing
23	campaign; directing Space Florida to enter into agreements
24	with the Department of Education, the Department of
25	Transportation, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and Workforce
26	Florida, Inc., for certain purposes; requiring Space
27	Florida to coordinate its activities with federal and
28	state agencies; amending s. 331.308, F.S.; replacing
29	provisions providing for a board of supervisors with
30	provisions providing for a board of directors of Space
31	Florida; providing for designation and appointment of
32	members; providing requirements of board members;
33	providing for terms, removal of members, and filling of
34	vacancies; providing for board meetings; specifying
35	service without compensation; providing for reimbursement
36	of certain expenses; providing financial disclosure
37	requirements; revising powers and duties of the board;
38	amending ss. 331.301, 331.303, 331.305, 331.306, 331.309,
39	331.310, 331.3101, 331.311, 331.312, 331.313, 331.316,
40	331.317, 331.318, 331.319, 331.320, 331.321, 331.322,
41	331.323, 331.324, 331.325, 331.326, 331.327, 331.328,
42	331.329, 331.331, 331.333, 331.334, 331.335, 331.336,
43	331.337, 331.338, 331.339, 331.340, 331.343, 331.345,
44	331.346, 331.347, 331.348, 331.349, 331.350, 331.351,
45	331.354, 331.355, 331.360, and 331.369, F.S., to conform;
46	amending ss. 14.2015, 74.011, 196.012, 212.02, 288.063,
47	288.075, 288.35, and 288.9415, F.S., to conform; amending
48	s. 212.08, F.S.; revising the exemption from the sales and
49	use tax on certain machinery and equipment; creating s.
50	1004.86, F.S.; requiring the Department of Education to
51	contract for the establishment of the Florida Center for
52	Mathematics and Science Education Research at a public or
53	private university; specifying requirements for the
54	center; repealing s. 331.314, F.S., relating to the
55	exclusive authority of the Florida Space Authority to
56	regulate spaceports; repealing s. 331.315, F.S., relating
57	to maintenance of projects across rights-of-way; repealing
58	s. 331.367, F.S., relating to the Spaceport Management
59	Council; repealing s. 331.368, F.S., relating to the
60	Florida Space Research Institute; repealing ss. 331.401,
61	331.403, 331.405, 331.407, 331.409, 331.411, 331.415,
62	331.417, and 331.419, F.S., relating to the Florida
63	Aerospace Finance Corporation; requiring the Florida Space
64	Authority, the Florida Space Research Institute, and the
65	Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation to submit articles
66	of dissolution to the Department of State by a specified
67	date; providing that Space Florida assumes the records,
68	property, and unexpended balances of appropriations,
69	allocations, and other funds from the dissolved entities;
70	requiring the Governor, the President of the Senate, and
71	the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint the
72	board of directors of Space Florida by a specified date;
73	requiring the board of directors of Space Florida to hold
74	its first meeting by a specified date; amending s.
75	228.1224, F.S.; requiring the Florida Commission on
76	Tourism to advise and cooperate with Space Florida under
77	certain circumstances; amending ss. 288.9015, 334.044,
78	445.004, and 1001.10, F.S.; requiring Enterprise Florida,
79	Inc., the Department of Transportation, Workforce Florida,
80	Inc., and the Commissioner of Education to enter into
81	agreement with Space Florida for certain purposes;
82	providing appropriations; providing an effective date.
83
84	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
85
86	Section 1.  Section 331.301, Florida Statutes, is amended
87	to read:
88	331.301  Short title.--This act may be cited as the "Space
89	Florida Space Authority Act."
90	Section 2.  Section 331.3011, Florida Statutes, is created
91	to read:
92	331.3011  Legislative findings and intent.--
93	(1)  The Legislature finds and declares that the aerospace
94	industry of this state is integral to the state's long-term
95	success in diversifying its economy and building a knowledge-
96	based economy that is able to support the creation of high
97	value-added businesses and jobs. Further, under the direction of
98	Space Florida, this state has the opportunity to strengthen its
99	existing leadership in civil and military aerospace activity and
100	emerge as a leader in the nation's new vision for space
101	exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including
102	the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation
103	technologies. As the leading location for talent, research,
104	advanced technologies and systems development, launch, and other
105	aerospace-based industry activities, this state can position
106	itself for sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
107	(2)  The Legislature finds that attaining this vision
108	requires a strong public and private commitment to a world class
109	aerospace industry. It is the intent of the Legislature that
110	Space Florida will encourage the public and private sectors to
111	work together to implement an aggressive strategy that enhances
112	the state's workforce, education, and research capabilities,
113	with emphasis on mathematics, science, engineering, and related
114	fields; will focus on the state's economic development efforts
115	in order to capture a larger share of activity in aerospace
116	research, technology, production, and commercial operations,
117	while maintaining the state's historical leadership in space
118	launch activities; and will preserve the unique national role
119	served by the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and John F.
120	Kennedy Space Center by reducing costs and improving the
121	regulatory flexibility for commercial sector launches while
122	pursuing the development of sites for commercial horizontal
123	launches.
124	(3)  It is the intent of the Legislature that aerospace
125	activities be highly visible and coordinated within this state.
126	To that end, it is the intent of the Legislature that Space
127	Florida provide a single point of contact for state aerospace-
128	related activities with federal agencies, the military, state
129	agencies, businesses, and the private sector.
130	Section 3.  Section 331.302, Florida Statutes, is amended
131	to read:
132	(Substantial rewording of section. See
133	s. 331.302, F.S., for present text.)
134	331.302  Space Florida; creation; purpose.--
135	(1)  There is established, formed, and created Space
136	Florida, which is created as an independent special district, a
137	body politic and corporate, to foster the growth and development
138	of a sustainable and world-leading aerospace industry in this
139	state. Space Florida shall promote aerospace business
140	development by facilitating business financing, spaceport
141	operations, research and development, workforce development, and
142	innovative education programs. Space Florida has all the powers,
143	rights, privileges, and authority as provided under the laws of
144	this state.
145	(2)  In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, Space
146	Florida shall advise, coordinate, cooperate, and, when
147	necessary, enter into memoranda of agreement with
148	municipalities, counties, regional authorities, state agencies
149	and organizations, appropriate federal agencies and
150	organizations, and other interested persons and groups.
151	(3)  Space Florida may not endorse any candidate for any
152	elected public office or contribute money to the campaign of any
153	candidate for public office.
154	(4)  Space Florida is not an agency as defined in ss.
155	216.011 and 287.012.
156	(5)  Space Florida is subject to applicable provisions of
157	chapter 189. To the extent that any provisions of chapter 189
158	conflict with this act, this act shall prevail.
159	Section 4.  Section 331.303, Florida Statutes, is amended
160	to read:
161	331.303  Definitions.--
162	(1)  "Aerospace" means the industry that designs and
163	manufactures aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft,
164	satellites, space vehicles, space stations, space facilities or
165	components thereof, and equipment, systems, facilities,
166	simulators, programs, and related activities, including, but not
167	limited to, the application of aerospace technologies in air-
168	based, land-based, and sea-based platforms for commercial,
169	civil, and defense purposes. "Authority" means the Florida Space
170	Authority created by this act.
171	(2)  "Board" or "board of directors supervisors" means the
172	governing body of Space Florida the authority.
173	(3)  "Bonds" means revenue bonds, assessment bonds, or
174	other bonds or obligations issued by Space Florida the authority
175	for the purpose of raising financing for its projects.
176	(4)  "Business client" means any person, other than a state
177	official or state employee, who receives the services of, or is
178	the subject of solicitation by, representatives of Space Florida
179	the authority in connection with the performance of its
180	statutory duties, including purchasers or prospective purchasers
181	of Space Florida authority services, persons or representatives
182	of firms considering or being solicited for investment in Space
183	Florida authority projects, persons or representatives of firms
184	considering or being solicited for location, relocation, or
185	expansion of an aerospace-related a space-related business
186	within the state, and business, financial, or other persons
187	connected with the aerospace space industry.
188	(5)  "Complementary activity" means any space business
189	incubator, space tourism activity, educational involvement in an
190	incubator, or space tourism and space-related research and
191	development.
192	(6)  "Conduit bond" means any bond of the authority which
193	is a nonrecourse obligation of the authority payable from the
194	proceeds of such bonds and related financing agreements.
195	(5)(7)  "Cost" means all costs, fees, charges, expenses,
196	and amounts associated with the development of projects by Space
197	Florida the authority.
198	(6)(8)  "Entertainment expenses" means the actual,
199	necessary, and reasonable costs of providing hospitality for
200	business clients or guests, which costs are defined and
201	prescribed by rules adopted by Space Florida the authority,
202	subject to approval by the Chief Financial Officer.
203	(9)  "Federal aid" means any property, funding, or other
204	financial assistance provided by the Federal Government to the
205	authority for its projects.
206	(7)(10)  "Financing agreement" means a lease, lease-
207	purchase agreement, lease with option to purchase, sale or
208	installment sale agreement, whether title passes in whole or in
209	part at any time before prior to, at, or after completion of the
210	project, loan agreement, or other agreement forming the basis
211	for the financing under this act, including any agreements,
212	guarantees, or security instruments forming part of or related
213	to providing assurance of payment of the obligations under the
214	such financing agreement.
215	(8)(11)  "Guest" means a person, other than a state
216	official or state employee, authorized by the board or its
217	designee to receive the hospitality of Space Florida the
218	authority in connection with the performance of its statutory
219	duties.
220	(9)(12)  "Landing area" means the geographical area
221	designated by Space Florida the authority within the spaceport
222	territory for or intended for the landing and surface
223	maneuvering of any launch or other space vehicle.
224	(10)(13)  "Launch pad" means any launch pad, runway,
225	airstrip, or similar facility used by the spaceport or spaceport
226	user for launching of space vehicles.
227	(11)(14)  "Payload" means any property or cargo to be
228	transported aboard any vehicle launched by or from the
229	spaceport.
230	(12)(15)  "Person" means any individual, child, community
231	college, college, university, firm, association, joint venture,
232	partnership, estate, trust, business trust, syndicate,
233	fiduciary, corporation, nation, government (federal, state, or
234	local), agency (government or other), subdivision of the state,
235	municipality, county, business entity, or any other group or
236	combination.
237	(13)(16)  "Project" means any activity associated with any
238	development, improvement, property, launch, utility, facility,
239	system, works, road, sidewalk, enterprise, service, or
240	convenience, which may include coordination with federal and
241	state partners or agencies Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Board
242	of Education, the Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation, and the
243	Florida Space Research Institute; any rocket, capsule, module,
244	launch facility, assembly facility, operations or control
245	facility, tracking facility, administrative facility, or any
246	other type of aerospace-related space-related transportation
247	vehicle, station, or facility; any type of equipment or
248	instrument to be used or useful in connection with any of the
249	foregoing; any type of intellectual property and intellectual
250	property protection in connection with any of the foregoing
251	including, without limitation, any patent, copyright, trademark,
252	and service mark for, among other things, computer software; any
253	water, wastewater, gas, or electric utility system, plant, or
254	distribution or collection system; any small business incubator
255	initiative, including any startup aerospace company, and any
256	aerospace business proposing to expand or locate its business in
257	this state, research and development company, research and
258	development facility, education and workforce training facility,
259	storage facility, and consulting service; or any tourism
260	initiative, including any space experience attraction,
261	microgravity flight program, aerospace launch-related space-
262	launch-related activity, and space museum sponsored or promoted
263	by Space Florida the authority.
264	(14)(17)  "Range" means the geographical area designated by
265	Space Florida the authority or other appropriate body as the
266	area for the launching of rockets, missiles, launch vehicles,
267	and other vehicles designed to reach high altitude.
268	(15)(18)  "Recovery" means the recovery of space vehicles
269	and payloads which have been launched from or by a the
270	spaceport.
271	(16)(19)  "Spaceport" means any area of land or water, or
272	any manmade object or facility located therein, developed by
273	Space Florida the authority under this act, which area is
274	intended for public use or for the launching, takeoff, and
275	landing of spacecraft and aircraft, and includes any appurtenant
276	areas which are used or intended for public use, for spaceport
277	buildings, or for other spaceport facilities, spaceport
278	projects, or rights-of-way.
279	(20)  "Spaceport Florida" means the authority or its
280	facilities and projects.
281	(17)(21)  "Spaceport launch facilities" means shall be
282	defined as industrial facilities as described in accordance with
283	s. 380.0651(3)(c) and include any launch pad, launch control
284	center, and fixed launch-support equipment.
285	(22)  "Spaceport system" means the programs, organizations,
286	and infrastructure developed by the authority for the
287	development of facilities or activities to enhance and provide
288	commercial space-related development opportunities for business,
289	education, and government within the state.
290	(18)(23)  "Spaceport territory" means the geographical area
291	designated in s. 331.304 and as amended or changed in accordance
292	with s. 331.329.
293	(19)(24)  "Spaceport user" means any person who uses the
294	facilities or services of any spaceport; and, for the purposes
295	of any exemptions or rights granted under this act, the said
296	spaceport user shall be deemed a spaceport user only during the
297	time period in which the such person has in effect a contract,
298	memorandum of understanding, or agreement with the spaceport,
299	and such rights and exemptions shall be granted with respect to
300	transactions relating only to spaceport projects.
301	(20)(25)  "Travel expenses" means the actual, necessary,
302	and reasonable costs of transportation, meals, lodging, and
303	incidental expenses normally incurred by a traveler, which costs
304	are defined and prescribed by rules adopted by Space Florida the
305	authority, subject to approval by the Chief Financial Officer.
306	(21)(26)  "Spaceport discretionary capacity improvement
307	projects" means capacity improvements that enhance space
308	transportation capacity at spaceports that have had one or more
309	orbital or suborbital flights during the previous calendar year
310	or have an agreement in writing for installation of one or more
311	regularly scheduled orbital or suborbital flights upon the
312	commitment of funds for stipulated spaceport capital
313	improvements.
314	Section 5.  Section 331.305, Florida Statutes, is amended
315	to read:
316	331.305  Powers of Space Florida the authority.--Space
317	Florida may The authority shall have the power to:
318	(1)  Exercise all powers granted to corporations under the
319	Florida Business Corporation Act, chapter 607.
320	(1)(2)  Sue and be sued by its name in any court of law or
321	in equity.
322	(2)(3)  Adopt and use a corporate seal and alter the same
323	at pleasure.
324	(3)  Conduct its affairs, carry on its operations, and have
325	offices and exercise the powers granted by this act in any
326	state, territory, district, or possession of the United States
327	or any foreign country.
328	(4)  Acquire, enjoy, use, and dispose of patents,
329	copyrights, and trademarks and any licenses and other rights or
330	interests under or in such licenses.
331	(5)  Purchase, take, receive, subscribe for, or otherwise
332	acquire, own, hold, vote, use, employ, sell, mortgage, lend,
333	pledge, or otherwise dispose of and otherwise use and deal in
334	and with shares and other interests in, or obligations of, other
335	domestic or foreign corporations, whether for profit or not for
336	profit, associations, partnerships, or individuals, or direct or
337	indirect obligations of the United States, or of any other
338	government, state, territory, governmental district,
339	municipality, or of any instrumentality of such governmental
340	units.
341	(6)  Lend money for its purposes, invest and reinvest its
342	funds, and take and hold real and personal property as security
343	for the payment of funds loaned.
344	(7)  Have and exercise all powers necessary or convenient
345	to effect any or all of the purposes for which it is organized.
346	(4)  Review and make recommendations with respect to a
347	strategy to guide and facilitate the future of space-related
348	educational and commercial development. The authority shall in
349	coordination with the Federal Government, private industry, and
350	Florida universities develop a business plan which shall address
351	the expansion of Spaceport Florida locations, space launch
352	capacity, spaceport projects, and complementary activities,
353	which shall include, but not be limited to, a detailed analysis
354	of:
355	(a)  The authority and the commercial space industry.
356	(b)  Products, services description--potential,
357	technologies, skills.
358	(c)  Market research and evaluation--customers,
359	competition, economics.
360	(d)  Marketing plan and strategy.
361	(e)  Design and development plan--tasks, difficulties,
362	costs.
363	(f)  Manufacturing locations, facilities, and operations
364	plan.
365	(g)  Management organization--roles and responsibilities.
366	(h)  Overall schedule (monthly).
367	(i)  Important risks, assumptions, and problems.
368	(j)  Community impact--economic, human development,
369	community development.
370	(k)  Financial plan (monthly for first year; quarterly for
371	next 3 years).
372	(l)  Proposed authority offering--financing,
373	capitalization, use of funds.
374	(8)(5)  Acquire property, real, personal, intangible,
375	tangible, or mixed, within or without its territorial limits, in
376	fee simple or any lesser interest or estate, by purchase, gift,
377	devise, or lease, on such terms and conditions as the board may
378	deem necessary or desirable, and sell or otherwise dispose of
379	the same and of any of the assets and properties of Space
380	Florida the authority.
381	(9)(6)  Make and execute any and all contracts and other
382	instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its
383	powers, including financing agreements with persons or spaceport
384	users to facilitate the financing, construction, leasing, or
385	sale of any project.
386	(10)(7)  Whenever deemed necessary by the board, lease as
387	lessor or lessee to or from any person, public or private, any
388	facilities or property for the use of Space Florida the
389	authority and carry out any of the purposes of Space Florida the
390	authority.
391	(8)  Appoint, through its board of supervisors, an
392	executive director.
393	(11)(9)  Own, acquire, construct, develop, create,
394	reconstruct, equip, operate, maintain, extend, and improve
395	launch pads, landing areas, ranges, payload assembly buildings,
396	payload processing facilities, laboratories, aerospace space
397	business incubators, launch vehicles, payloads, space flight
398	hardware, facilities and equipment for the construction of
399	payloads, space flight hardware, rockets, and other launch
400	vehicles, and other spaceport facilities and other aerospace-
401	related space-related systems, including educational, cultural,
402	and parking facilities and aerospace-related space-related
403	initiatives.
404	(10)  Undertake a program of advertising to the public
405	promoting space-related businesses or any spaceport projects of
406	the authority, and expend moneys and undertake such activities
407	to carry out such advertising and promotional program as the
408	board from time to time may determine.
409	(12)(11)  Own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
410	operate, maintain, extend, or and improve transportation
411	facilities appropriate to meet the transportation requirements
412	of Space Florida the authority and activities conducted within
413	the spaceport territory.
414	(13)(12)  Own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
415	operate, maintain, extend, or and improve electric power plants,
416	transmission lines and related facilities, gas mains and
417	facilities of any nature for the production or distribution of
418	natural gas, transmission lines and related facilities and
419	plants and facilities for the generation and transmission of
420	power through traditional and new and experimental sources of
421	power and energy; purchase electric power, natural gas, and
422	other sources of power for distribution within any spaceport
423	territory; develop and operate water and sewer systems and waste
424	collection and disposal consistent with chapter 88-130, Laws of
425	Florida; and develop and operate such new and experimental
426	public utilities, including, but not limited to, centrally
427	distributed heating and air-conditioning facilities and
428	services, closed-circuit television systems, and computer
429	services and facilities, as the board may from time to time
430	determine. However, Space Florida may the authority shall not
431	construct any system, work, project, or utility authorized to be
432	constructed under this paragraph in the event that a system,
433	work, project, or utility of a similar character is being
434	actually operated by a municipality or private company in the
435	municipality or territory adjacent thereto, unless such
436	municipality or private company consents to such construction.
437	(14)(13)  Designate, set aside, and maintain lands and
438	areas within or without the territorial limits of any spaceport
439	territory as conservation areas or bird and wildlife
440	sanctuaries; stock such areas with animal and plant life and
441	stock water areas with fish and other aquatic life; adopt
442	pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 promulgate and enforce
443	rules and regulations with respect thereto and protect and
444	preserve the natural beauty thereof; and do all acts necessary
445	or desirable in order to qualify such lands and areas as
446	conservation areas and sanctuaries under any of the laws of the
447	state or under federal law.
448	(15)(14)  Establish a program for the control, abatement,
449	and elimination of mosquitoes and other noxious insects,
450	rodents, reptiles, and other pests throughout the spaceport
451	territory and undertake such works and construct such facilities
452	within or without the spaceport territory as may be determined
453	by the board to be needed to effectuate such program; abate and
454	suppress mosquitoes and other arthropods, whether disease-
455	bearing or pestiferous, within any spaceport territory when in
456	the judgment of the board such action is necessary or desirable
457	for the health and welfare of the inhabitants of or visitors to
458	any spaceport; and take any and all temporary or permanent
459	eliminative measures that the board may deem advisable. The
460	Legislature hereby finds and declares Space Florida the
461	authority eligible to receive state funds, supplies, services,
462	and equipment available or that may in the future become
463	available to mosquito or pest control districts, the provisions
464	of s. 388.021 notwithstanding.
465	(16)(15)  Subject to the rules and regulations of the
466	appropriate water management district, own, acquire, construct,
467	reconstruct, equip, maintain, operate, extend, and improve water
468	and flood control facilities. The Legislature hereby finds and
469	declares Space Florida the authority eligible to receive moneys,
470	disbursements, and assistance from the state available to flood
471	control or water management districts and navigation districts
472	or agencies.
473	(17)(16)  Own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
474	maintain, operate, extend, and improve public safety facilities
475	for the spaceport, including security stations, security
476	vehicles, fire stations, water mains and plugs, and fire trucks
477	and other vehicles and equipment; hire employees, security
478	officers, and firefighters; and undertake such works and
479	construct such facilities determined by the board to be
480	necessary or desirable to promote and ensure public safety
481	within the spaceport territory.
482	(18)(17)  Hire, through its president executive director, a
483	safety officer with substantial experience in public safety
484	procedures and programs for space vehicle launching and related
485	hazardous operations. The safety officer shall monitor and
486	report on the safety and hazards of ground-based space
487	operations to the president executive director.
488	(18)  Establish a personnel management system for hiring
489	employees and setting employee benefit packages. The personnel
490	of the authority shall not be considered to be within the state
491	employment system.
492	(19)  Establish procedures, rules, and rates governing per
493	diem and travel expenses of its employees, the members of the
494	board of supervisors, and other persons authorized by the board
495	to incur such expenses. Except as otherwise provided in s.
496	331.3101, such rules are subject to provisions of state law or
497	rules pertaining to per diem and travel expenses of public
498	officers, employees, or other persons authorized by an agency
499	head to incur such expenses.
500	(19)(20)  Examine, develop, and use utilize new concepts,
501	designs, and ideas; own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
502	operate, maintain, extend, and improve experimental spaceport
503	facilities and services; and otherwise undertake, sponsor,
504	finance, and maintain such research activities, experimentation,
505	and development as the board may from time to time determine, in
506	connection with any of the projects that Space Florida the
507	authority is authorized to undertake pursuant to the powers and
508	authority vested in it by this act, and in order to promote the
509	development and utilization of new concepts, designs, and ideas
510	in the fields of space exploration, commercialization of the
511	space industry, and spaceport facilities.
512	(20)(21)  Issue revenue bonds, assessment bonds, or any
513	other bonds or obligations authorized by the provisions of this
514	act or any other law, or any combination of the foregoing, and
515	pay all or part of the cost of the acquisition, construction,
516	reconstruction, extension, repair, improvement, or maintenance
517	of any project or combination of projects, including payloads
518	and space flight hardware, and equipment for research,
519	development, and educational activities, to provide for any
520	facility, service, or other activity of Space Florida the
521	authority, and provide for the retirement or refunding of any
522	bonds or obligations of Space Florida the authority, or for any
523	combination of the foregoing purposes. Space Florida The
524	authority must provide 14 days' notice to the presiding officers
525	and appropriations chairs of both houses of the Legislature
526	prior to presenting a bond proposal to the Governor and Cabinet.
527	If either presiding officer or appropriations chair objects to
528	the bonding proposal within the 14-day-notice period, the bond
529	issuance may be approved only by a vote of three-fourths two-
530	thirds of the members of the Governor and Cabinet.
531	(21)(22)  Make expenditures for entertainment and travel
532	expenses and business clients, guests, and other authorized
533	persons as provided in this act.
534	(22)(23)  In connection with any financing agreement, fix
535	and collect fees, loan payments, rental payments, and other
536	charges for the use of any project in such amount as to provide
537	sufficient moneys to pay the principal of and interest on bonds
538	as the same shall become due and payable, if so provided in the
539	bond resolution or trust agreement, and to create reserves for
540	such purposes. The fees, rents, payments, and charges and all
541	other revenues and proceeds derived from the project in
542	connection with which the bonds of any issue shall have been
543	issued, except such part thereof as may be necessary for such
544	reserves or any expenditures as may be provided in the
545	resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust
546	agreement securing the same, shall be set aside, at the time as
547	may be specified in the resolution or trust agreement, in a
548	sinking fund which may be pledged to and charged with the
549	payment of the principal of and the interest on such bonds as
550	the same shall become due and the redemption price or the
551	purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as therein
552	provided. Such pledge is shall be valid and binding from the
553	time the pledge is made. The fees, rents, charges, and other
554	revenues and moneys so pledged and thereafter received by or on
555	behalf of Space Florida the authority shall immediately be
556	subject to the lien of any such pledge without any physical
557	delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge
558	is shall be valid and binding as against all parties having
559	claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against Space
560	Florida the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have
561	notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any trust agreement
562	by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded, except
563	in the records of Space Florida the authority. The use and
564	disposition of money to the credit of the sinking fund shall be
565	subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the
566	issuance of such bonds or the provisions of such trust
567	agreement.
568	(24)  Exercise the right and power of eminent domain in
569	spaceport territory as defined in s. 331.304. In exercising such
570	power, the authority shall comply with the procedures and
571	requirements of chapters 73 and 74.
572	Section 6.  Section 331.3051, Florida Statutes, is created
573	to read:
574	331.3051  Duties of Space Florida.--Space Florida shall:
575	(1)  Create a business plan to foster the growth and
576	development of the aerospace industry. The business plan must
577	address business development; finance; spaceport operations;
578	research and development; workforce development; and education.
579	The business plan must be completed by March 1, 2007, and be
580	revised when determined as necessary by the board.
581	(2)  Enter into agreement with the Department of Education,
582	the Department of Transportation, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and
583	Workforce Florida, Inc., for the purpose of implementing this
584	act.
585	(3)  In cooperation with Enterprise Florida, Inc., develop
586	a plan to retain, expand, attract, and create aerospace industry
587	entities, public or private, which results in the creation of
588	high-value-added businesses and jobs in this state.
589	(4)  Create a marketing campaign to help attract, develop,
590	and retain aerospace businesses, aerospace research and
591	technology, and other related activities in this state. Space
592	Florida shall attempt to coordinate the campaign with existing
593	economic-development-promotion efforts in this state and may use
594	private resources. Marketing strategies may include developing
595	promotional materials, Internet and print advertising, public
596	relations and media placement, trade show attendance, and other
597	activities.
598	(5)  Consult with the Florida Commission on Tourism in
599	developing a space tourism marketing plan. Space Florida and the
600	Florida Commission on Tourism may enter into a mutually
601	beneficial agreement that provides funding to the commission for
602	its services to implement this subsection.
603	(6)  Develop, in cooperation with Enterprise Florida, Inc.,
604	a plan to provide financing assistance to aerospace businesses.
605	The plan may include the following activities:
606	(a)  Assembling, publishing, and disseminating information
607	concerning financing opportunities and techniques for aerospace
608	projects, programs, and activities; sources of public and
609	private aerospace financing assistance; and sources of
610	aerospace-related financing.
611	(b)  Organizing, hosting, and participating in seminars and
612	other forums designed to disseminate information and technical
613	assistance regarding aerospace-related financing.
614	(c)  Coordinating with programs and goals of the Department
615	of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
616	the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the International
617	Trade Administration of the United States Department of
618	Commerce, the Foreign Credit Insurance Association, and other
619	private and public programs and organizations, domestic and
620	foreign.
621	(d)  Establishing a network of contacts among those
622	domestic and foreign public and private organizations that
623	provide information, technical assistance, and financial support
624	to the aerospace industry.
625	(e)  Financing aerospace business development projects or
626	initiatives using funds provided by the Legislature.
627	(7)  Carry out its responsibilities for spaceport
628	operations by:
629	(a)  Seeking federal support and developing partnerships to
630	renew and upgrade the infrastructure and technologies at the
631	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the John F. Kennedy Space
632	Center, and the Eastern Range that will enhance space and
633	military programs of the Federal Government, and improve access
634	for commercial launch activities.
635	(b)  Supporting federal efforts to clarify roles and
636	responsibilities of federal agencies and eliminate duplicative
637	federal rules and policies, in an effort to streamline access
638	for commercial launch users.
639	(c)  Pursuing the development of commercial spaceports in
640	the state, in addition to those defined in s. 331.304, through a
641	competitive request for proposals in partnership with counties
642	or municipalities, the Federal Government, or private entities.
643	(d)  Promoting and facilitating launch activity within the
644	state by supporting and assisting commercial launch operators in
645	completing and submitting required documentation and gaining
646	approvals and authorization from the required federal agencies
647	for launching from Florida.
648	(e)  Consulting, as necessary, with the appropriate
649	federal, state, and local authorities, including the National
650	Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Federal Aviation
651	Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of
652	Transportation, the Florida National Guard, and industry on all
653	aspects of establishing and operating spaceport infrastructure
654	and related facilities within the state.
655	(8)  Carry out its responsibility for research and
656	development by:
657	(a)  Contracting for the operations of the state's Space
658	Life Sciences Laboratory.
659	(b)  Working in collaboration with one or more public or
660	private universities and other public or private entities to
661	develop a proposal for a Center of Excellence for Aerospace that
662	will foster and promote the research necessary to develop
663	commercially promising, advanced, and innovative science and
664	technology and will transfer those discoveries to the commercial
665	sector.
666	(9)  Carry out its responsibility for workforce development
667	by coordinating with Workforce Florida, Inc., community
668	colleges, colleges, public and private universities, and other
669	public and private partners to develop a plan to retain, train,
670	and retrain workers, from entry-level skills training through to
671	technician-level, and 4-year degrees and higher, with the skills
672	most relevant to aerospace employers.
673	(10)  Carry out its responsibility for creating innovative
674	education programs by funding programs developed in conjunction
675	with the Department of Education that target grades K-20 in an
676	effort to promote mathematics and science education programs,
677	which may include the Florida-NASA Matching Grant Program,
678	aerospace-focused education programs for teachers, education-
679	oriented microgravity flight programs for teachers and students,
680	and Internet-based aerospace education. Funds appropriated and
681	any in-kind or private-sector contributions may be used to carry
682	out innovative education programs. Funding levels shall be
683	determined by the Space Florida board of directors. In its
684	annual report, Space Florida shall include, at a minimum, a
685	description of programs funded, the number of students served,
686	and private-sector support.
687	(11)  Annually report on its performance with respect to
688	its business plan, to include finance, spaceport operations,
689	research and development, workforce development, and education.
690	The report shall be submitted to the Governor, the President of
691	the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no
692	later than September 1 for the prior fiscal year.
693	Section 7.  Section 331.306, Florida Statutes, is amended
694	to read:
695	331.306  Federal airspace notification.--In accordance
696	coordination with Federal Aviation Administration procedures the
697	Florida Department of Transportation, Space Florida the
698	authority shall develop and file the appropriate federal
699	airspace notification to activate special-use airspace in
700	support of its launch operations required for priority airspace
701	use.
702	Section 8.  Section 331.308, Florida Statutes, is amended
703	to read:
704	331.308  Board of directors supervisors.--
705	(1)  Space Florida shall be governed by a board of
706	directors. Designees of appointed members do not have voting
707	authority. The board of directors shall consist of the following
708	members:
709	(a)  The Governor.
710	(b)  The Secretary of Transportation or the secretary's
711	designee.
712	(c)  The president of Workforce Florida, Inc., or the
713	president's designee.
714	(d)  The president of Enterprise Florida, Inc., or the
715	president's designee.
716	(e)  The Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's
717	designee.
718	(f)  Twelve members from the private sector, one of whom
719	shall be a representative of organized labor with professional
720	experience in the aerospace industry, appointed by the Governor.
721	In making these appointments, the Governor shall ensure that the
722	composition of the board reflects the diversity of the aerospace
723	industry community of this state and, to the greatest degree
724	possible, that the composition of the board includes, but is not
725	limited to, at least one individual from each of the industries
726	of business, finance, marketing, space, aerospace, aviation,
727	defense, research and development, and education. The Governor
728	shall also consider whether the current members of the board,
729	together with potential appointees, reflect the racial, ethnic,
730	and gender diversity, as well as the geographic distribution, of
731	the population of the state.
732	(g)  Two ex officio, nonvoting members, one of whom shall
733	be a member of the Senate, selected by the President of the
734	Senate, and one of whom shall be a member of the House of
735	Representatives, selected by the Speaker of the House of
736	Representatives.
737	(2)(a)  Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the
738	unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments
739	to the board.
740	(b)  Each member of the board of directors shall serve for
741	a term of 4 years, except that the initial terms shall be
742	staggered.
743	1.  The Governor shall appoint two members for a 1-year
744	term, four members for 2-year terms, and six members for 4-year
745	terms.
746	2.  The appointments made by the President of the Senate
747	and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be for 2-
748	year terms.
749	(c)  Any member is eligible for reappointment.
750	(3)  Appointed members may be removed by the Governor for
751	cause. Absence from three consecutive meetings without good
752	cause shall result in automatic removal by the Governor.
753	(4)  All private sector members are subject to confirmation
754	by the Senate at the next regular session of the Legislature.
755	(5)  The Governor shall serve as chair of the board of
756	directors. The board of directors shall biennially elect one of
757	its private sector members as vice chair to serve in the absence
758	of the Governor and to perform such other duties as may be
759	designated. The president shall keep a record of the proceedings
760	of the board of directors and shall be the custodian of all
761	books, documents, and papers filed with the board of directors,
762	the minutes of the board of directors, and the official seal of
763	Space Florida.
764	(6)  The board of directors shall meet at least four times
765	each year, upon the call of the chair, at the request of the
766	vice chair, or at the request of a majority of the membership. A
767	majority of the total number of current voting directors shall
768	constitute a quorum. The board of directors may take official
769	action by a majority vote of the members present at any meeting
770	at which a quorum is present.
771	(7)  Members of the board of directors shall serve without
772	compensation, but members, the president, and staff may be
773	reimbursed for all reasonable, necessary, and actual expenses,
774	as determined by the board of directors of Space Florida
775	pursuant to s. 112.061.
776	(8)  Each member of the board of directors of Space Florida
777	who is not otherwise required to file financial disclosure
778	pursuant to s. 8, Art. II of the State Constitution or s.
779	112.3144, shall file disclosure of financial interests pursuant
780	to s. 112.3145. There is created within the Florida Space
781	Authority a board of supervisors consisting of eight regular
782	members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, and two ex
783	officio nonvoting members, one of whom shall be a state senator
784	selected by the President of the Senate and one of whom shall be
785	a state representative selected by the Speaker of the House of
786	Representatives. The Lieutenant Governor, who is the state's
787	space policy leader, shall serve as chair of the board of
788	supervisors, and shall cast the deciding vote if the votes of
789	the eight regular members result in a tie. The board shall elect
790	a vice chair to preside in the absence of the Lieutenant
791	Governor and to perform such other duties as may be designated.
792	All regular members shall be subject to confirmation by the
793	Senate at the next regular session of the Legislature. Existing
794	board members are not prohibited from reappointment. Each of the
795	regular board members must be a resident of the state and must
796	have experience in the aerospace or commercial space industry or
797	in finance or have other significant relevant experience. A
798	private sector legal entity may not have more than one person
799	serving on the board at any one time. One regular member shall
800	represent organized labor interests, one regular member shall
801	represent minority interests, and four regular members must
802	represent space industry, at least one of whom must also be from
803	a small business, as defined in s. 288.703. For the purpose of
804	this section, "space industry" includes private sector entities
805	engaged in space flight business, as defined in s. 212.031,
806	research and technology development of space-based products and
807	services, space station commercialization, development of
808	spaceport and range technology, remote sensing products and
809	services, space biotechnology, measurement and calibration of
810	space assets, space-related software and information technology
811	development, design and architecture of space-based assets and
812	facilities for manufacturing and other purposes, space-related
813	nanotechnology, space tourism, and other commercial enterprises
814	utilizing uniquely space-based capabilities.
815	(2)  Each regular member shall serve a term of 4 years or
816	until a successor is appointed and qualified. The term of each
817	such member shall be construed to commence on the date of
818	appointment and to terminate on June 30 of the year of the end
819	of the term. Appointment to the board shall not preclude any
820	such member from holding any other private or public position.
821	(3)  The ex officio nonvoting legislative members shall
822	serve on the board for 2-year terms.
823	(4)  Any vacancy on the board shall be filled for the
824	balance of the unexpired term.
825	(5)  The board shall appoint an executive director.
826	Meetings shall be held quarterly or more frequently at the call
827	of the chair. A majority of the regular members of the board
828	shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of such members
829	present is necessary for any action taken by the board.
830	(6)  The Governor has the authority to remove from the
831	board any regular member in the manner and for cause as defined
832	by the laws of this state and applicable to situations that may
833	arise before the board. Unless excused by the chair of the
834	board, a regular member's absence from two or more consecutive
835	board meetings creates a vacancy in the office to which the
836	member was appointed.
837	Section 9.  Section 331.309, Florida Statutes, is amended
838	to read:
839	331.309  Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.--
840	(1)  The board shall designate an individual who is a
841	resident of the state, or a qualified public depository as
842	defined in s. 280.02, as treasurer of Space Florida the
843	authority, who shall have charge of the funds of Space Florida
844	the authority. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon the order
845	of or pursuant to the resolution of the board by warrant, check,
846	authorization, or direct deposit pursuant to s. 215.85, signed
847	or authorized by the treasurer or his or her representative or
848	by such other persons as may be authorized by the board. The
849	board may give the treasurer such other or additional powers and
850	duties as the board may deem appropriate and shall establish the
851	treasurer's compensation. The board may require the treasurer to
852	give a bond in such amount, on such terms, and with such
853	sureties as may be deemed satisfactory to the board to secure
854	the performance by the treasurer of his or her powers and
855	duties. The board shall audit or have audited the books of the
856	treasurer at least once a year.
857	(2)  The board is authorized to select as depositories in
858	which the funds of the board and of Space Florida the authority
859	shall be deposited any qualified public depository as defined in
860	s. 280.02, upon such terms and conditions as to the payment of
861	interest by such depository upon the funds so deposited as the
862	board may deem just and reasonable. Funds of the authority may
863	also be deposited with the Florida Commercial Space Financing
864	Corporation created by s. 331.407. The funds of Space Florida
865	the authority may be kept in or removed from the State Treasury
866	upon written notification from the chair of the board to the
867	Chief Financial Officer.
868	(3)  The board may employ a fiscal agent, who shall be
869	either a resident of the state or a corporation organized under
870	the laws of this or any other state and authorized by such laws
871	to act as such fiscal agent in the state.
872	Section 10.  Section 331.310, Florida Statutes, is amended
873	to read:
874	331.310  Powers and duties of the board of directors
875	supervisors.--Except as otherwise provided in this act, all of
876	the powers and duties of the authority shall be exercised by and
877	through the board of supervisors, including the power and duty
878	to:
879	(1)  The board of directors may: Adopt bylaws, rules,
880	resolutions, and orders prescribing the powers, duties, and
881	functions of the officers of the authority, the conduct of the
882	business of the authority, the maintenance of records, and the
883	form of all documents and records of the authority. The board
884	may adopt administrative rules and regulations with respect to
885	any of the projects of the authority, with notice and public
886	hearing.
887	(2)  Maintain an executive office and authority offices in
888	close proximity to Kennedy Space Center.
889	(a)(3)  Enter, and authorize any agent or employee of Space
890	Florida the authority to enter, upon any lands, waters, and
891	premises, upon giving reasonable notice and due process to the
892	land owner, for the purposes of making surveys, soundings,
893	drillings, appraisals, and examinations necessary to perform its
894	duties and functions. Any such entry shall not be deemed a
895	trespass or an entry that would constitute a taking in an
896	eminent domain proceeding. Space Florida The authority shall
897	make reimbursement for any actual damages to such lands, waters,
898	and premises as a result of such activity.
899	(b)(4)  Execute all contracts and other documents, adopt
900	all proceedings, and perform all acts determined by the board to
901	be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this act.
902	The board may authorize one or more members of the board to
903	execute contracts and other documents on behalf of the board or
904	Space Florida the authority.
905	(c)(5)  Establish and create such departments, committees,
906	or other entities agencies as from time to time the board may
907	deem necessary or desirable in the performance of any acts or
908	other things necessary to the exercise of the powers provided in
909	this act, and delegate to such departments, boards, or other
910	entities agencies such administrative duties and other powers as
911	the board may deem necessary or desirable.
912	(d)  Provide financial services to support aerospace-
913	related business development within the state. Financial
914	services may include, but are not limited to, insuring,
915	coinsuring, or originating for sale direct aerospace-related
916	loans; direct lending; guaranteeing and collateralizing loans;
917	creating accounts; capitalizing, underwriting, leasing, selling,
918	or securing funding for aerospace-related infrastructure;
919	investing in permissible securities; organizing financial
920	institutions and international bank syndicates; and acquiring,
921	accepting, or administering grants, contracts, and fees from
922	other organizations to perform activities that are consistent
923	with the purposes of Space Florida's business plan. If the board
924	deems a financial services entity is necessary, the board may
925	create, form, or contract with one or more such entities.
926	(6)  Appoint a person to act as executive director of the
927	authority, having such official title, functions, duties,
928	powers, and salary as the board may prescribe.
929	(e)(7)  Examine, and authorize any officer or agent of
930	Space Florida the authority to examine, the county tax rolls
931	with respect to the assessed valuation of the real and personal
932	property within any spaceport territory.
933	(f)(8)  Engage in the planning and implementation of space-
934	related economic and educational development within the state.
935	(g)  Provide the strategic direction for the aerospace-
936	related research priorities of the state and its aerospace-
937	related businesses.
938	(h)(9)  Execute intergovernmental agreements and
939	development agreements consistent with prevailing statutory
940	provisions, including, but not limited to, special benefits or
941	tax increment financing initiatives.
942	(i)(10)  Establish reserve funds for future board
943	operations.
944	(j)(11)  Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to carry out
945	the purposes of this act.
946	(2)  The board of directors shall:
947	(a)  Adopt rules and orders to conduct the business of
948	Space Florida, the maintenance of records, and the form of all
949	documents and records of Space Florida. The board may adopt
950	rules with respect to any of the projects of Space Florida with
951	notice and a public hearing.
952	(b)  Maintain an executive office and Space Florida offices
953	in close proximity to the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
954	(c)  Appoint a person to act as the president of Space
955	Florida, having such official title, functions, duties, powers,
956	and salary as the board may prescribe.
957	(d)(12)  Abide by all applicable federal labor laws in the
958	construction and day-to-day operations of Space Florida the
959	authority and any spaceport. Further, the board shall establish,
960	by rule and regulation, pursuant to chapter 120, policies and
961	procedures for the construction and operation of Space Florida
962	the authority and any spaceport. The Said policies and
963	procedures shall be such that when Space Florida the authority
964	expends federal funds for construction or operation of any
965	spaceport project, Space Florida the authority will be subject
966	to the federal labor laws observed at the John F. Kennedy Space
967	Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, applicable
968	as a result of such federal expenditures.
969	(e)(13)  Prepare an annual report of operations. The Said
970	report shall include, but not be limited to, a balance sheet, an
971	income statement, a statement of changes in financial position,
972	a reconciliation of changes in equity accounts, a summary of
973	significant accounting principles, the auditor's report, a
974	summary of the status of existing and proposed bonding projects,
975	comments from management about the year's business, and
976	prospects for the next year, which shall be submitted each year
977	by November 30 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the
978	Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of
979	the Senate, and the minority leader of the House of
980	Representatives.
981	(f)  Establish a personnel management system.
982	(14)  Change the name of the authority.
983	Section 11.  Section 331.3101, Florida Statutes, is amended
984	to read:
985	331.3101  Space Florida Space Authority; travel and
986	entertainment expenses.--
987	(1)  Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 112.061, Space
988	Florida the authority shall adopt rules by which it may make
989	expenditures by advancement or reimbursement, or a combination
990	thereof, to Space Florida authority officers and employees;
991	reimburse business clients, guests, and authorized persons as
992	defined in s. 112.061(2)(e); and make direct payments to third-
993	party vendors:
994	(a)  For travel expenses of such business clients, guests,
995	and authorized persons incurred by Space Florida the authority
996	in connection with the performance of its statutory duties, and
997	for travel expenses incurred by state officials and state
998	employees while accompanying such business clients, guests, or
999	authorized persons or when authorized by the board or its
1000	designee.
1001	(b)  For entertainment expenses of such guests, business
1002	clients, and authorized persons incurred by Space Florida the
1003	authority in connection with the performance of its statutory
1004	duties, and for entertainment expenses incurred for Space
1005	Florida authority officials and employees when such expenses are
1006	incurred while in the physical presence of such business
1007	clients, guests, or authorized persons.
1008	(2)  The rules shall be subject to approval by the Chief
1009	Financial Officer before adoption prior to promulgation. The
1010	rules shall require the submission of paid receipts, or other
1011	proof prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer, with any claim
1012	for reimbursement, and shall require, as a condition for any
1013	advancement, an agreement to submit paid receipts or other proof
1014	and to refund any unused portion of the advancement within 15
1015	days after the expense is incurred or, if the advancement is
1016	made in connection with travel, within 15 days after completion
1017	of the travel. However, with respect to an advancement made
1018	solely for travel expenses, the rules may allow paid receipts or
1019	other proof to be submitted, and any unused portion of the
1020	advancement to be refunded, within 30 days after completion of
1021	the travel.
1022	(3)  An annual report shall be made to the Legislature not
1023	later than November 30 of each year for the previous fiscal
1024	year, which shall consist of a synopsis concisely summarizing
1025	all travel, entertainment, and incidental expenses incurred
1026	within the United States and, separately, all travel,
1027	entertainment, and incidental expenses incurred outside the
1028	United States.
1029	(4)  A No claim submitted under this section is not shall
1030	be required to be sworn to before a notary public or other
1031	officer authorized to administer oaths, but any claim authorized
1032	or required to be made under any provision of this section must
1033	shall contain a statement that the expenses were actually
1034	incurred as necessary travel or entertainment expenses in the
1035	performance of official duties of Space Florida the authority
1036	and shall be verified by written declaration that it is true and
1037	correct as to every material matter. Any person who willfully
1038	makes and subscribes to any such claim which the person does not
1039	believe to be true and correct as to every material matter or
1040	who willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or
1041	advises, the preparation or presentation of a claim pursuant to
1042	this section, which claim is fraudulent or false as to any
1043	material matter, whether or not such falsity or fraud is with
1044	the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to
1045	present such claim, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree,
1046	punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Whoever
1047	receives an advancement or reimbursement by means of a false
1048	claim is civilly liable, in the amount of the overpayment, for
1049	the reimbursement of the public fund from which the claim was
1050	paid.
1051	Section 12.  Section 331.311, Florida Statutes, is amended
1052	to read:
1053	331.311  Exercise by Space Florida authority of its powers
1054	within municipalities and other political subdivisions.--Space
1055	Florida may The authority shall have the power to exercise any
1056	of its rights, powers, privileges, and authority in any and all
1057	portions of any spaceport territory lying within the boundaries
1058	of any municipal corporation or other political subdivision,
1059	heretofore or hereafter created or organized, whose boundaries
1060	lie wholly or partly within the geographical limits of the
1061	spaceport territory, to the same extent and in the same manner
1062	as in areas of the spaceport territory not incorporated as part
1063	of a municipality or other political subdivision. With respect
1064	to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision
1065	whose boundaries lie partly within and partly without the
1066	geographical limits of the spaceport territory, Space Florida
1067	may the authority shall have the power to exercise its rights,
1068	powers, privileges, and authority only within the portion of the
1069	such municipal corporation or other political subdivision lying
1070	within the boundaries of the spaceport territory.
1071	Section 13.  Section 331.312, Florida Statutes, is amended
1072	to read:
1073	331.312  Furnishing facilities and services within the
1074	spaceport territory.--Space Florida may The authority shall have
1075	the power to construct, develop, create, maintain, and operate
1076	its projects within the geographical limits of the spaceport
1077	territory, including any portions of the spaceport territory
1078	located inside the boundaries of any incorporated municipality
1079	or other political subdivision, and to offer, supply, and
1080	furnish the facilities and services provided for in this act to,
1081	and to establish and collect fees, rentals, and other charges
1082	from, persons, public or private, within the geographical limits
1083	of the spaceport territory and for the use of Space Florida the
1084	authority itself.
1085	Section 14.  Section 331.313, Florida Statutes, is amended
1086	to read:
1087	331.313  Power of Space Florida the authority with respect
1088	to roads.--Within the territorial limits of any spaceport
1089	territory, Space Florida may the authority has the right to
1090	acquire, through purchase or interagency agreement, or as
1091	otherwise provided in law, and to construct, control, and
1092	maintain, roads deemed necessary by Space Florida the authority
1093	and connections thereto and extensions thereof now or hereafter
1094	acquired, constructed, or maintained in accordance with
1095	established highway safety standards; provided that, in the
1096	event a road being addressed by Space Florida the authority is
1097	owned by another agency or jurisdiction, Space Florida the
1098	authority, before prior to proceeding with the proposed project
1099	or work activity, shall have either coordinated the desired work
1100	with the owning agency or jurisdiction or shall have
1101	successfully executed an interagency agreement with the owning
1102	agency or jurisdiction.
1103	Section 15.  Section 331.316, Florida Statutes, is amended
1104	to read:
1105	331.316  Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges;
1106	procedure for adoption and modification; minimum revenue
1107	requirements.--
1108	(1)  To recover the costs of the spaceport facility or
1109	system, Space Florida may the authority shall have the power to
1110	prescribe, fix, establish, and collect rates, fees, rentals,
1111	tolls, fares, or other charges (hereinafter referred to as
1112	"revenues"), and to revise the same from time to time, for the
1113	facilities and services furnished or to be furnished by Space
1114	Florida the authority and the spaceport, including, but not
1115	limited to, launch pads, ranges, payload assembly and processing
1116	facilities, visitor and tourist facilities, transportation
1117	facilities, and parking and other related facilities, and may
1118	shall have the power to provide for reasonable penalties against
1119	any user or property for any such rates, fees, rentals, tolls,
1120	fares, or other charges that are delinquent.
1121	(2)  The board may shall have the power to enter into
1122	contracts for the use of the projects of Space Florida the
1123	authority and for the services and facilities furnished or to be
1124	furnished by Space Florida the authority, including, but not
1125	limited to, launch services, payload assembly and processing,
1126	and other aerospace-related space-related services, for such
1127	consideration and on such other terms and conditions as the
1128	board may approve. Such contracts, and revenues or service
1129	charges received or to be received by Space Florida the
1130	authority thereunder, may be pledged as security for any of the
1131	bonds of Space Florida the authority.
1132	Section 16.  Section 331.317, Florida Statutes, is amended
1133	to read:
1134	331.317  Recovery of delinquent charges.--In the event that
1135	any of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, other charges, or
1136	delinquent penalties shall not be paid as and when due and shall
1137	be in default for 30 days or more, the unpaid balance thereof
1138	and all interest accrued thereon, together with attorney's fees
1139	and costs, may be recovered by Space Florida the authority in a
1140	civil action.
1141	Section 17.  Section 331.318, Florida Statutes, is amended
1142	to read:
1143	331.318  Discontinuance of service.--In the event that the
1144	rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges for the
1145	services and facilities of any project are not paid when due,
1146	the board may shall have the power to discontinue and shut off
1147	the same until such rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other
1148	charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the
1149	shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such
1150	services and facilities, are fully paid. Such delinquent rates,
1151	fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, together with
1152	interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and
1153	discontinuance and the restoration of such services and
1154	facilities, and reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses,
1155	may be recovered by Space Florida the authority by suit in any
1156	court of competent jurisdiction. Space Florida The authority may
1157	also enforce payment of such delinquent rates, fees, rentals,
1158	tolls, fares, or other charges by any other lawful method of
1159	enforcement.
1160	Section 18.  Section 331.319, Florida Statutes, is amended
1161	to read:
1162	331.319  Comprehensive planning; building and safety
1163	codes.--The board of directors may supervisors shall have the
1164	power to:
1165	(1)  Adopt, and from time to time review, amend,
1166	supplement, or repeal, a comprehensive general plan for the
1167	physical development of the area within the spaceport territory
1168	in accordance with the objectives and purposes of this act and
1169	consistent with the comprehensive plans of the applicable county
1170	or counties and municipality or municipalities adopted pursuant
1171	to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
1172	Development Regulation Act, part II of chapter 163.
1173	(2)  Prohibit within the spaceport territory the
1174	construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition, or the
1175	commencement of the construction, alteration, repair (except
1176	emergency repairs), removal, or demolition, of any building or
1177	structure, including, but not by way of limitation, public
1178	utility poles, lines, pipes, and facilities, without first
1179	obtaining a permit from the board or such other officer or
1180	agency as the board may designate, and to prescribe the
1181	procedure with respect to the obtaining of such permit.
1182	Section 19.  Section 331.320, Florida Statutes, is amended
1183	to read:
1184	331.320  Additional powers of board.--The board of
1185	directors may shall have the power within any spaceport
1186	territory to:
1187	(1)  Adopt regulations to prohibit or control the pollution
1188	of air and water, and require certain location and placement of
1189	electrical power, telephone, and other utility lines, cables,
1190	pipes, and ducts.
1191	(2)  Divide the spaceport territory into zones or districts
1192	of such number, shape, and area as the board may deem best
1193	suited to carry out the purposes of this act, and within and for
1194	each such district make regulations and restrictions as provided
1195	for in subsection (1).
1196	Section 20.  Section 331.321, Florida Statutes, is amended
1197	to read:
1198	331.321  Federal and other funds and aid.--Space Florida
1199	may The authority is authorized to accept, receive, and receipt
1200	for federal moneys, property, and other moneys or properties,
1201	either public or private, for the acquisition, planning,
1202	operation, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance,
1203	equipment, or development of programs, facilities, and sites
1204	therefor, and to comply with the provisions of the laws of the
1205	United States and any rules and regulations made thereunder for
1206	the expenditure of federal moneys.
1207	Section 21.  Section 331.322, Florida Statutes, is amended
1208	to read:
1209	331.322  Agreements with municipalities within any
1210	spaceport territory.--The board of directors and the governing
1211	body or bodies of any one or more municipalities located wholly
1212	or partly within any spaceport territory, whether now in
1213	existence or hereafter created, may are authorized to enter into
1214	and carry into effect contracts and agreements relating to the
1215	common powers, duties, and functions of the board and other
1216	officers, agents, and employees of Space Florida the authority,
1217	and the respective governing body or bodies of one or more such
1218	municipalities, and their respective officers, agents, and
1219	employees, to the end that there may be effective cooperation
1220	between and coordination of the efforts of such municipality or
1221	municipalities and Space Florida the authority in discharging
1222	their common functions, powers, and duties and in rendering
1223	services to the respective residents and property owners of such
1224	municipality or municipalities and Space Florida the authority.
1225	The board and the governing body or bodies of one or more such
1226	municipalities are further authorized to enter into and carry
1227	into effect contracts and agreements for the performance of any
1228	of their common functions, powers, and duties by a central
1229	agency or common agent of the contracting parties.
1230	Section 22.  Section 331.323, Florida Statutes, is amended
1231	to read:
1232	331.323  Cooperative agreements with the state, counties,
1233	and municipalities.--
1234	(1)  The state and the counties, municipalities, and other
1235	political subdivisions, public bodies, and agencies thereof, or
1236	any of them, whether now existing or hereafter created, are
1237	authorized to aid and cooperate with Space Florida the authority
1238	in carrying out any of the purposes and projects of Space
1239	Florida the authority, to enter into cooperative agreements with
1240	Space Florida the authority, to provide in any such cooperative
1241	agreement for the making of loans, gifts, grants, or
1242	contributions to Space Florida the authority and the granting
1243	and conveyance to Space Florida the authority of real or
1244	personal property of any kind or nature, or any interest
1245	therein, for the carrying out of the purpose and projects of
1246	Space Florida the authority; to covenant in any such cooperative
1247	agreement to pay all or any part of the costs of acquisition,
1248	planning, development, construction, reconstruction, extension,
1249	improvement, operation, and maintenance of any projects of Space
1250	Florida the authority; and to pay all or any part of the
1251	principal and interest on any bonds of Space Florida the
1252	authority.
1253	(2)  The state and the counties, municipalities, and other
1254	political subdivisions, public bodies, and agencies thereof, or
1255	any of them, whether now existing or hereafter created, and
1256	Space Florida the authority created by this act, are further
1257	authorized to enter into cooperative agreements to provide for
1258	the furnishing by Space Florida the authority to the state or
1259	any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, public
1260	body, or agency thereof of any of the facilities and services of
1261	Space Florida the authority, or by the state or any county,
1262	municipality, or other political subdivision, public body, or
1263	agency thereof to Space Florida the authority and to persons
1264	within the spaceport territory of facilities and services of the
1265	type that Space Florida the authority is authorized to furnish
1266	or undertake, or such other facilities and services as may be
1267	determined necessary or desirable by the board for the carrying
1268	out of the purposes of this act. Without limitation of the
1269	foregoing, such cooperative agreements may provide for the
1270	furnishing by any county, municipality, or other political
1271	subdivision of fire and police protection for Space Florida the
1272	authority and persons and property within Space Florida the
1273	authority, and for the providing to Space Florida the authority
1274	of any services deemed necessary or desirable by the board for
1275	the proper functioning of Space Florida the authority.
1276	(3)  Without limitation of the foregoing, the board may
1277	undertake and finance any of the projects of Space Florida the
1278	authority, in whole or in part, jointly with any municipality or
1279	municipalities, now existing or hereafter created, or in any
1280	other manner combine the projects of Space Florida the authority
1281	with the projects of such municipality or municipalities.
1282	(4)  Any agreement of the type authorized by this section
1283	may be made and entered into under pursuant to this act for such
1284	time or times, not exceeding 40 years.
1285	Section 23.  Section 331.324, Florida Statutes, is amended
1286	to read:
1287	331.324  Contracts, grants, and contributions.--Space
1288	Florida may The authority shall have the power to make and enter
1289	all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the
1290	performance of the functions of Space Florida the authority and
1291	the execution of its powers, and to contract with, and to accept
1292	and receive grants or loans of money, material, or property
1293	from, any person, private or public, as the board shall
1294	determine to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes
1295	of this act, and in connection with any such contract, grant, or
1296	loan to stipulate and agree to such covenants, terms, and
1297	conditions as the board shall deem appropriate.
1298	Section 24.  Section 331.325, Florida Statutes, is amended
1299	to read:
1300	331.325  Environmental permits.--Space Florida The
1301	authority shall obtain required environmental permits in
1302	accordance with federal and state law and shall comply with the
1303	provisions of chapter 380.
1304	Section 25.  Section 331.326, Florida Statutes, is amended
1305	to read:
1306	331.326  Information relating to trade secrets
1307	confidential.--The records of Space Florida the authority
1308	regarding matters encompassed by this act are public records
1309	subject to the provisions of chapter 119. Any information held
1310	by Space Florida the authority which is a trade secret, as
1311	defined in s. 812.081, including trade secrets of Space Florida
1312	the authority, any spaceport user, or the space industry
1313	business, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s.
1314	119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and may
1315	not be disclosed. If Space Florida the authority determines that
1316	any information requested by the public will reveal a trade
1317	secret, it shall, in writing, inform the person making the
1318	request of that determination. The determination is a final
1319	order as defined in s. 120.52. Any meeting or portion of a
1320	meeting of Space Florida's the authority's board of supervisors
1321	is exempt from the provisions of s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I
1322	of the State Constitution when the board is discussing trade
1323	secrets. Any public record generated during the closed portions
1324	of the such meetings, such as minutes, tape recordings, and
1325	notes, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s.
1326	119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.
1327	Section 26.  Section 331.327, Florida Statutes, is amended
1328	to read:
1329	331.327  Foreign trade zone.--Space Florida may The
1330	authority shall have the power to apply to the Federal
1331	Government for a grant allowing the designation of any spaceport
1332	territory as a foreign trade zone pursuant to ss. 288.36 and
1333	288.37. However, the designation of any spaceport territory as a
1334	foreign trade zone does shall not be deemed to authorize an
1335	exemption from any tax imposed by the state or by any political
1336	subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof.
1337	Section 27.  Section 331.328, Florida Statutes, is amended
1338	to read:
1339	331.328  Sovereign immunity.--As an independent special
1340	district, Space Florida has The authority shall be granted
1341	sovereign immunity in the same manner as the state under the
1342	laws and Constitution of the State of Florida. The state, by
1343	this section, hereby waives the sovereign immunity granted to
1344	the same extent as waived by the state under state law.
1345	Section 28.  Section 331.329, Florida Statutes, is amended
1346	to read:
1347	331.329  Changing boundary lines; annexation and exclusion
1348	of lands; creation of municipalities within the geographical
1349	limits of any spaceport territory; limitations on the furnishing
1350	of services within annexed areas.--
1351	(1)  The board of directors may at any time strike out or
1352	correct the description of any land within or claimed to be
1353	within the boundary lines of any spaceport territory upon the
1354	written consent of the owners of all the land that would be
1355	included or excluded from the boundary lines of any spaceport
1356	territory or otherwise affected by the taking of such action,
1357	and of the owners of not less than the majority in acreage of
1358	all lands within any spaceport territory.
1359	(a)  The board may enlarge the geographical limits of any
1360	spaceport territory to include any lands not then within any
1361	spaceport territory:
1362	1.  Upon the written consent of the owners of all the land
1363	to be included in any spaceport territory and of the owners of
1364	not less than a majority in acreage of all the land then within
1365	any spaceport territory; or
1366	2.  By resolution of the board approved at a special
1367	election called for such purpose, by vote of a majority of
1368	freeholders residing within the area to be annexed and a
1369	majority of freeholders residing within any spaceport territory.
1370	(b)  The board of directors may contract the geographical
1371	limits of any spaceport territory so as to exclude from any
1372	spaceport territory any land then within any spaceport
1373	territory:
1374	1.  Upon the written consent of the owners of all the land
1375	to be so excluded and of the owners of not less than a majority
1376	in acreage of all the land then within any spaceport territory;
1377	or
1378	2.  By resolution of the board approved at a special
1379	election called for such purpose, by vote of a majority of
1380	freeholders residing within the area to be excluded and a
1381	majority of the freeholders residing within any spaceport
1382	territory.
1383	(2)  Land, including property situated thereon, added to
1384	any spaceport territory in the manner provided in subsection (1)
1385	shall from the time of its inclusion within such spaceport
1386	territory be subject to all assessments thereafter levied and
1387	assessed on all other land or property of any spaceport
1388	territory similarly situated. Land, including property situated
1389	thereon, excluded from any spaceport territory in the manner
1390	provided in subsection (1) shall from the date of such exclusion
1391	be exempt from assessments thereafter imposed by Space Florida
1392	the authority but shall not be exempt from assessments
1393	theretofore levied or due with respect to such land or property,
1394	or from subsequent installments of assessments theretofore
1395	levied or assessed with respect thereto, and such assessments
1396	may be enforced and collected by or on behalf of Space Florida
1397	the authority in the same manner as if such land or property
1398	continued to be within the geographical limits of any spaceport
1399	territory.
1400	(3)  In the event that the geographical limits of any
1401	spaceport territory as set forth in s. 331.304 are revised so as
1402	to include within any spaceport territory any areas not
1403	presently contained within any spaceport territory, Space
1404	Florida may the authority shall not engage in the business of
1405	furnishing electric power for sale in such annexed area, unless
1406	Space Florida the authority shall offer to purchase from any
1407	person who is at the time engaged in the business of making,
1408	generating, or distributing electricity for sale within such
1409	annexed area, such portion of its electric plant and property
1410	suitable and used for such business in connection therewith as
1411	lies within the limits of such annexed area, in a manner
1412	consistent with law.
1413	(4)  Space Florida The authority shall designate new launch
1414	pads outside the present designated spaceport territories by
1415	statutory amendment of s. 331.304.
1416	Section 29.  Section 331.331, Florida Statutes, is amended
1417	to read:
1418	331.331  Revenue bonds.--
1419	(1)  Revenue bonds issued by Space Florida the authority
1420	shall not be deemed revenue bonds issued by the state or its
1421	agencies for purposes of s. 11, Art. VII of the State
1422	Constitution and ss. 215.57-215.83. Space Florida The authority
1423	shall include in its annual report to the Governor and
1424	Legislature, as provided in s. 331.310, a summary of the status
1425	of existing and proposed bonding projects.
1426	(2)  The issuance of revenue bonds may be secured by or
1427	payable from the gross or net pledge of the revenues to be
1428	derived from any project or combination of projects, from the
1429	rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges to be
1430	collected from the users of any project or projects; from any
1431	revenue-producing undertaking or activity of Space Florida the
1432	authority; or from any source of pledged security. Such bonds
1433	shall not constitute an indebtedness of Space Florida the
1434	authority unless such bonds are additionally secured by the full
1435	faith and credit of Space Florida the authority. Bonds issued by
1436	Space Florida the authority are not secured by the full faith
1437	and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute an
1438	obligation, either general or special, thereof.
1439	(3)  Any two or more projects may be combined and
1440	consolidated into a single project, and may thereafter be
1441	operated and maintained as a single project. The revenue bonds
1442	authorized herein may be issued to finance any one or more such
1443	projects separately, or to finance two or more such projects,
1444	regardless whether or not such projects have been combined and
1445	consolidated into a single project. If the board deems it
1446	advisable, the proceedings authorizing such revenue bonds may
1447	provide that Space Florida the authority may thereafter combine
1448	the projects then being financed or theretofore financed with
1449	other projects to be subsequently financed by Space Florida the
1450	authority shall be on a parity with the revenue bonds then being
1451	issued, all on such terms, conditions, and limitations as shall
1452	be provided, and may further provide that the revenues to be
1453	derived from the subsequent projects shall at the time of the
1454	issuance of such parity revenue bonds be also pledged to the
1455	holders of any revenue bonds theretofore issued to finance the
1456	revenue undertakings which are later combined with such
1457	subsequent projects. Space Florida The authority may pledge for
1458	the security of the revenue bonds a fixed amount, without regard
1459	to any fixed proportion of the gross revenues of any project.
1460	Section 30.  Section 331.333, Florida Statutes, is amended
1461	to read:
1462	331.333  Refunding bonds.--Space Florida The authority
1463	through its board may shall have the power to issue bonds to
1464	provide for the retirement or refunding of any bonds or
1465	obligations of Space Florida the authority that at the time of
1466	such issuance are or subsequently thereto become due and
1467	payable, or that at the time of issuance have been called or are
1468	or will be subject to call for redemption within 10 years
1469	thereafter, or the surrender of which can be procured from the
1470	holders thereof at prices satisfactory to the board. Refunding
1471	bonds may be issued at any time when in the judgment of the
1472	board such issuance will be advantageous to Space Florida the
1473	authority. The provisions of this act pertaining to bonds of
1474	Space Florida the authority shall, unless the context otherwise
1475	requires, govern the issuance of refunding bonds, the form and
1476	other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and
1477	the duties of the board with respect to the same.
1478	Section 31.  Section 331.334, Florida Statutes, is amended
1479	to read:
1480	331.334  Pledging assessments and other revenues and
1481	properties as additional security on bonds.--Space Florida The
1482	authority may pledge as additional security for the payment of
1483	any of the bonds of Space Florida the authority its full faith
1484	and credit, and provide that such bonds shall be payable as to
1485	both principal and interest, and as to any reserve or other
1486	funds provided therefor, to the full extent that any revenues as
1487	defined in this act, assessments, or other funds, or any
1488	combination thereof, pledged therefor are insufficient for the
1489	full payment of the same, and provided further that no bonds
1490	shall be issued to the payment of which the full faith and
1491	credit of Space Florida the authority is pledged unless approved
1492	at an election in the manner provided by law. Space Florida The
1493	authority by resolution of the board may also pledge as
1494	additional security for said bonds the revenues from any project
1495	of Space Florida the authority, utility service, assessments,
1496	and any other sources of revenue or funds, or any combination of
1497	the foregoing, and may pledge or mortgage any of the properties,
1498	rights, interest, or other assets of Space Florida the
1499	authority. Bonds issued by Space Florida the authority are not
1500	secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Florida and
1501	do not constitute an obligation, either general or special,
1502	thereof. The board may also provide with respect to any bonds of
1503	Space Florida the authority that such bonds shall be payable, in
1504	whole or in part, as to principal amount or interest, or both,
1505	out of rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges
1506	collected with respect to any of the projects of Space Florida
1507	the authority.
1508	Section 32.  Section 331.335, Florida Statutes, is amended
1509	to read:
1510	331.335  Lien of pledges.--All pledges of revenues and
1511	assessments made pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be
1512	valid and binding from the time when such pledges are made. All
1513	such revenues and assessments so pledged and thereafter
1514	collected shall immediately be subject to the lien of such
1515	pledges without any physical delivery thereof or further action,
1516	and the lien of such pledges shall be valid and binding as
1517	against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract,
1518	or otherwise against Space Florida the authority, irrespective
1519	of whether such parties have notice thereof.
1520	Section 33.  Section 331.336, Florida Statutes, is amended
1521	to read:
1522	331.336  Issuance of bond anticipation notes.--In addition
1523	to the other powers provided for in this act and not in
1524	limitation thereof, Space Florida may the authority shall have
1525	the power, at any time from time to time after the issuance of
1526	any bonds of Space Florida the authority shall have been
1527	authorized, to borrow money for the purposes for which such
1528	bonds are to be issued in anticipation of the receipt of the
1529	proceeds of the sale of such bonds and to issue bond
1530	anticipation notes in a principal amount not in excess of the
1531	authorized maximum amount of such bond issue. Such notes shall
1532	be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such
1533	rate or rates, mature at such time or times, be renewable for
1534	such additional term or terms, and be in such form and executed
1535	in such manner as the board shall prescribe. Such notes may be
1536	sold at public sale, or if such notes shall be renewable notes,
1537	may be exchanged for notes then outstanding on such terms as the
1538	board shall determine. Such notes shall be paid from the
1539	proceeds of such bonds when issued. The board may in its
1540	discretion, in lieu of retiring the notes by means of bonds,
1541	retire them by means of current revenues or from any assessments
1542	levied for the payment of such bonds, but in such event a like
1543	amount of the bonds authorized shall not be issued.
1544	Section 34.  Section 331.337, Florida Statutes, is amended
1545	to read:
1546	331.337  Short-term borrowing.--Space Florida The authority
1547	at any time may obtain loans, in such amount and on such terms
1548	and conditions as the board may approve, for the purpose of
1549	paying any of the expenses of Space Florida the authority or any
1550	costs incurred or that may be incurred in connection with any of
1551	the projects of Space Florida the authority, which loans shall
1552	have such term or terms, be renewable for such term or terms,
1553	bear interest at such rate or rates, and be payable from and
1554	secured by a pledge of such funds, revenues, and assessments as
1555	the board may determine. For the purpose of defraying such costs
1556	and expenses, Space Florida the authority may issue negotiable
1557	notes, warrants, or other evidences of debt signed on behalf of
1558	Space Florida the authority by any one of the board, such notes
1559	or other evidences of indebtedness to be payable at such time or
1560	times, to bear interest at such rate or rates, and to be sold or
1561	discounted at such price or prices and on such term or terms as
1562	the board may deem advisable. The board may shall have the right
1563	to provide for the payment thereof by pledging the whole or any
1564	part of the funds, revenues, and assessments of Space Florida
1565	the authority.
1566	Section 35.  Section 331.338, Florida Statutes, is amended
1567	to read:
1568	331.338  Trust agreements.--In the discretion of the board,
1569	any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and
1570	between Space Florida the authority and a corporate trustee
1571	which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a
1572	trust company within or without the state. The resolution
1573	authorizing the issuance of the bonds or such trust agreement
1574	may pledge the revenues to be received from any projects of
1575	Space Florida the authority and any other authorized moneys to
1576	be used for the repayment of bonds, and may contain such
1577	provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies
1578	of the bondholders as the board may approve, including without
1579	limitation covenants setting forth the duties of Space Florida
1580	the authority in relation to the acquisition, planning,
1581	development, construction, reconstruction, improvement,
1582	maintenance, repair, operation, and insurance of any projects,
1583	the fixing and revision of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls,
1584	fares, and charges, and the custody, safeguarding, and
1585	application of all moneys, and for the employment of consulting
1586	engineers in connection with such acquisition, planning,
1587	development, construction, reconstruction, improvement,
1588	maintenance, repair, or operation. It shall be lawful for any
1589	bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the state
1590	or the United States which may act as a depository of the
1591	proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish such indemnifying
1592	bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by Space
1593	Florida the authority. Such resolution or trust agreement may
1594	set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the
1595	trustee, if any, and may restrict the individual right of action
1596	by bondholders. The board may provide for the payment of the
1597	proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of any
1598	project to such officer, board, or depository as it may
1599	designate for the custody thereof, and for the method of
1600	disbursement thereof, with such safeguards and restrictions as
1601	it may determine. All expenses incurred in carrying out the
1602	provisions of such resolution or trust agreement may be treated
1603	as part of the cost of the project to which such trust agreement
1604	pertains.
1605	Section 36.  Section 331.339, Florida Statutes, is amended
1606	to read:
1607	331.339  Sale of bonds.--Bonds may be sold in blocks or
1608	installments at different times, or an entire issue or series
1609	may be sold at one time. Bonds may only be sold at public sale
1610	after being advertised and publicly noticed, unless Space
1611	Florida the authority has previously complied with the
1612	provisions of s. 218.385. Bonds may be sold or exchanged for
1613	refunding bonds. Special assessment and revenue bonds may be
1614	delivered as payment by Space Florida the authority of the
1615	purchase price or lease of any project or part thereof, or a
1616	combination of projects or parts thereof, or as the purchase
1617	price of, or exchange for, any property, real, personal, or
1618	mixed, including franchises, or services rendered by any
1619	contractor, engineer, or other person, all at one time or in
1620	blocks from time to time, in such manner and upon such terms as
1621	the board in its discretion shall determine. The price or prices
1622	for any bonds sold, exchanged, or delivered may be:
1623	(1)  The money paid for the bonds.
1624	(2)  The principal amount, plus accrued interest to date of
1625	redemption or exchange, of outstanding obligations exchanged for
1626	refunding bonds.
1627	(3)  In the case of special assessment or revenue bonds,
1628	the amount of any indebtedness to contractors or other persons
1629	paid with such bonds, or the fair value of any properties
1630	exchanged for the bonds, as determined by the board.
1631	Section 37.  Section 331.340, Florida Statutes, is amended
1632	to read:
1633	331.340  Authorization and form of bonds.--Bonds may be
1634	authorized by resolution or resolutions of the board which shall
1635	be adopted by a majority of all of the members thereof then in
1636	office and present at the meeting at which the resolution or
1637	resolutions are adopted and shall be approved as provided in s.
1638	331.305. The resolution or resolutions of the board may be
1639	adopted at the same meeting at which they are introduced, and
1640	shall be published and noticed. The board may by resolution
1641	authorize the issuance of bonds, fix the aggregate amount of
1642	bonds to be issued, the purpose or purposes for which the moneys
1643	derived therefrom shall be expanded, the rate or rates of
1644	interest, the denomination of the bonds, whether or not the
1645	bonds are to be issued in one or more series, the date or dates
1646	thereof, the date or dates of maturity, which shall not exceed
1647	40 years from their respective dates of issuance, the medium of
1648	payment, the place or places within or without the state where
1649	payment shall be made, registration privileges, redemption terms
1650	and privileges (whether with or without premium), the manner of
1651	execution, the form of the bonds including any interest coupons
1652	to be attached thereto, the manner of execution of bonds and
1653	coupons, and any and all other terms, covenants, and conditions
1654	thereof, and the establishment of reserve or other funds. Such
1655	authorizing resolution may further provide that such bonds may
1656	be executed manually or by engraved, lithographed, or facsimile
1657	signature, provided that where signatures are engraved,
1658	lithographed, or facsimile no bond shall be valid unless
1659	countersigned by a registrar or other officer designated by
1660	appropriate resolution of the board. The seal of Space Florida
1661	the authority may be affixed, lithographed, engraved, or
1662	otherwise reproduced in facsimile on such bonds. In case any
1663	officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature shall
1664	appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officer
1665	before the delivery of such bonds, such signature or facsimile
1666	shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the
1667	same as if the officer had remained in office until such
1668	delivery.
1669	Section 38.  Section 331.343, Florida Statutes, is amended
1670	to read:
1671	331.343  Defeasance.--The board may make such provision
1672	with respect to the defeasance of the right, title, and interest
1673	of the holders of any of the bonds and obligations of Space
1674	Florida the authority in any revenues, funds, or other
1675	properties by which such bonds are secured as the board deems
1676	appropriate and, without limitation on the foregoing, may
1677	provide that when such bonds or obligations become due and
1678	payable or shall have been called for redemption, and the whole
1679	amount of the principal and the interest and premium, if any,
1680	due and payable upon the bonds or obligations when outstanding
1681	shall be paid, or sufficient moneys or direct obligations of the
1682	United States Government the principal of and the interest on
1683	which when due will provide sufficient moneys, shall be held or
1684	deposited in trust for such purpose, and provision shall also be
1685	made for paying all other sums payable in connection with such
1686	bonds or other obligations, then and in such event the right,
1687	title, and interest of the holders of the bonds in any revenues,
1688	funds, or other properties by which such bonds are secured shall
1689	thereupon cease, terminate, and become void; and the board may
1690	apply any surplus in any sinking fund established in connection
1691	with such bonds or obligations and all balances remaining in all
1692	other funds or accounts other than money held for the redemption
1693	or payment of the bonds or other obligations to any lawful
1694	purpose of Space Florida the authority as the board shall
1695	determine.
1696	Section 39.  Section 331.345, Florida Statutes, is amended
1697	to read:
1698	331.345  Covenants.--Any resolution authorizing the
1699	issuance of bonds may contain such covenants as the board may
1700	deem advisable and all such covenants shall constitute valid and
1701	legally binding and enforceable contracts between Space Florida
1702	the authority and the bondholders, regardless of the time of
1703	issuance thereof. Such covenants may include, without
1704	limitation, covenants concerning the disposition of the bond
1705	proceeds, the use and disposition of project revenues, the
1706	pledging of revenues, and assessments, the obligations of Space
1707	Florida the authority with respect to the operation of the
1708	project and the maintenance of adequate project revenues, the
1709	issuance of additional bonds, the appointment, powers, and
1710	duties of trustees and receivers, the acquisition of outstanding
1711	bonds and obligations, restrictions on the establishing of
1712	competing projects or facilities, restrictions on the sale or
1713	disposal of the assets and property of Space Florida the
1714	authority, the priority of assessment liens, the priority of
1715	claims by bondholders on the taxing power of Space Florida the
1716	authority, the maintenance of deposits to assure the payment of
1717	revenues by users of spaceport facilities and services, the
1718	discontinuance of Space Florida authority services by reason of
1719	delinquent payments, acceleration upon default, the execution of
1720	necessary instruments, the procedure for amending or abrogating
1721	covenants with the bondholders, and such other covenants as may
1722	be deemed necessary or desirable for the security of the
1723	bondholders.
1724	Section 40.  Section 331.346, Florida Statutes, is amended
1725	to read:
1726	331.346  Validity of bonds; validation proceedings.--Any
1727	bonds issued by Space Florida the authority shall be
1728	incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders
1729	for value and shall not be invalid because of any irregularity
1730	or defect in the proceedings for the issue and sale thereof.
1731	Prior to the issuance of any bonds, Space Florida the authority
1732	shall publish a notice at least once in a newspaper or
1733	newspapers published or of general circulation in the
1734	appropriate counties in the state, stating the date of adoption
1735	of the resolution authorizing such obligations, the amount,
1736	maximum rate of interest, and maturity of such obligations, and
1737	the purpose in general terms for which such obligations are to
1738	be issued, and further stating that no action or proceeding
1739	questioning the validity of such obligations or of the
1740	proceedings authorizing the issuance thereof, or of any
1741	covenants made therein, must be instituted within 20 days after
1742	the first publication of such notice, or the validity of such
1743	obligations, proceedings, and covenants shall not be thereafter
1744	questioned in any court whatsoever. If no such action or
1745	proceeding is so instituted within such 20-day period, then the
1746	validity of such obligations, proceedings, and covenants shall
1747	be conclusive, and all persons or parties whatsoever shall be
1748	forever barred from questioning the validity of such
1749	obligations, proceedings, or covenants in any court whatsoever.
1750	Section 41.  Section 331.347, Florida Statutes, is amended
1751	to read:
1752	331.347  Act furnishes full authority for issuance of
1753	bonds.--This act constitutes full and complete authority for the
1754	issuance of bonds and the exercise of the powers of Space
1755	Florida the authority provided herein. Any and all bonds issued
1756	by Space Florida the authority shall not be secured by the full
1757	faith and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute
1758	an obligation, either general or special, thereof.
1759	Section 42.  Section 331.348, Florida Statutes, is amended
1760	to read:
1761	331.348  Investment of funds.--The board may in its
1762	discretion invest funds of Space Florida the authority through
1763	the Chief Financial Officer or in:
1764	(1)  Direct obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the
1765	United States or for the payment of the principal and interest
1766	of which the faith and credit of the United States is pledged;
1767	(2)  Bonds or notes issued by any of the following federal
1768	agencies: Bank for Cooperatives; federal intermediate credit
1769	banks; federal home loan bank system; federal land banks; or the
1770	Federal National Mortgage Association (including debentures or
1771	participating certificates issued by such association);
1772	(3)  Public housing bonds issued by public housing
1773	authorities and secured by a pledge or annual contributions
1774	under an annual contribution contract or contracts with the
1775	United States;
1776	(4)  Bonds or other interest-bearing obligations of any
1777	county, district, city, or town located in the state for which
1778	the full faith and credit of such political subdivision is
1779	pledged;
1780	(5)  Any investment authorized for insurers by ss. 625.306-
1781	625.316 and amendments thereto; or
1782	(6)  Any investment authorized under s. 17.57 and
1783	amendments thereto.
1784	Section 43.  Section 331.349, Florida Statutes, is amended
1785	to read:
1786	331.349  Fiscal year of Space Florida the authority.--The
1787	board may has the power to establish and from time to time
1788	redetermine the fiscal year of Space Florida the authority.
1789	Unless the board otherwise provides, Space Florida's the
1790	authority's fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30.
1791	Section 44.  Section 331.350, Florida Statutes, is amended
1792	to read:
1793	331.350  Insurance coverage of Space Florida the authority;
1794	safety program.--
1795	(1)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State
1796	Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may shall
1797	not insure buildings and property owned or leased by Space
1798	Florida the authority.
1799	(2)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State
1800	Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may shall
1801	not insure against any liability of Space Florida the authority.
1802	(3)  Space Florida The authority shall establish a safety
1803	program. The safety program shall include:
1804	(a)  The development and implementation of a loss
1805	prevention program which shall consist of a comprehensive
1806	authority wide safety program for all of Space Florida,
1807	including a statement, established by the board of directors
1808	supervisors, of safety policy and responsibility.
1809	(b)  Provision for regular and periodic facility and
1810	equipment inspections.
1811	(c)  Investigation of job-related employee accidents and
1812	other accidents occurring on the premises of Space Florida the
1813	authority or within areas of its jurisdiction.
1814	(d)  Establishment of a program to promote increased safety
1815	awareness among employees, agents, and subcontractors of Space
1816	Florida the authority.
1817	(4)(a)  Space Florida The authority shall, if available,
1818	secure insurance coverage within reasonable limits for liability
1819	which may arise as a consequence of its responsibilities.
1820	(b)  Space Florida The authority shall, if available, and
1821	if cost-effective, secure insurance coverage on its buildings,
1822	facilities, and property at reasonable levels.
1823	(c)  Space Florida The authority, with respect to the
1824	purchase of insurance, shall be subject to the applicable
1825	provisions of chapter 287 and other applicable law.
1826	Section 45.  Section 331.351, Florida Statutes, is amended
1827	to read:
1828	331.351  Participation by women, minorities, and socially
1829	and economically disadvantaged business enterprises
1830	encouraged.--It is the intent of the Legislature and the public
1831	policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially and
1832	economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to
1833	participate fully in all phases of economic and community
1834	development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, Space Florida
1835	the authority shall, in accordance with applicable state and
1836	federal law, involve and utilize women, minorities, and socially
1837	and economically disadvantaged business enterprises in all
1838	phases of the design, development, construction, maintenance,
1839	and operation of spaceports developed under this act.
1840	Section 46.  Section 331.354, Florida Statutes, is amended
1841	to read:
1842	331.354  Tax exemption.--The exercise of the powers granted
1843	by this act in all respects shall be for the benefit of the
1844	people of the state, for the increase of their industry and
1845	prosperity, for the improvement of their health and living
1846	conditions, and for the provision of gainful employment and
1847	shall constitute the performance of essential public functions.
1848	Space Florida is The authority shall not be required to pay any
1849	taxes on any project or any other property owned by Space
1850	Florida the authority under the provisions of this act or upon
1851	the income therefrom. The bonds issued under the provisions of
1852	this act or upon the income therefrom (including any profit made
1853	on the sale thereof), and all notes, mortgages, security
1854	agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments which arise
1855	out of or are given to secure the repayment of bonds issued in
1856	connection with a project financed under this act, shall at all
1857	times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit,
1858	political subdivision, or other instrumentality of the state.
1859	Nothing in This section, however, does not exempt shall be
1860	construed as exempting from taxation or assessments the
1861	leasehold interest of a lessee in any project or any other
1862	property or interest owned by the lessee. The exemption granted
1863	by this section is shall not be applicable to any tax imposed by
1864	chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations
1865	owned by corporations.
1866	Section 47.  Section 331.355, Florida Statutes, is amended
1867	to read:
1868	331.355  Use of name; ownership rights to intellectual
1869	property.--
1870	(1)(a)  The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or
1871	authorized to transact business in this state, or the name of
1872	any person or business entity transacting business in this
1873	state, may not use the words "Space Florida," "Florida Space
1874	Authority," "Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation," "Florida
1875	Space Research Institute," "spaceport Florida," or "Florida
1876	spaceport" in its name unless the Space Florida board of
1877	directors the authority gives written approval for such use.
1878	(b)  The Department of State may dissolve, pursuant to s.
1879	607.1421, any corporation that violates paragraph (a).
1880	(2)  Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 286, the
1881	legal title and every right, interest, claim, or demand of any
1882	kind in and to any patent, trademark, copyright, certification
1883	mark, or other right acquired under the patent and trademark
1884	laws of the United States or this state or any foreign country,
1885	or the application for the same, as is owned or held, acquired,
1886	or developed by Space Florida the authority, under the authority
1887	and directions given it by this part, is vested in Space Florida
1888	the authority for the use, benefit, and purposes provided in
1889	this part. Space Florida The authority is vested with and is
1890	authorized to exercise any and all of the normal incidents of
1891	such ownership, including the receipt and disposition of
1892	royalties. Any sums received as royalties from any such rights
1893	are hereby appropriated to Space Florida the authority for any
1894	and all of the purposes and uses provided in this part.
1895	Section 48.  Section 331.360, Florida Statutes, is amended
1896	to read:
1897	331.360  Joint participation project agreement or
1898	assistance; spaceport master plan.--
1899	(1)  It shall be the duty, function, and responsibility of
1900	the Department of Transportation to promote the further
1901	development and improvement of aerospace transportation
1902	facilities; to address intermodal requirements and impacts of
1903	the launch ranges, spaceports, and other space transportation
1904	facilities; to assist in the development of joint-use facilities
1905	and technology that support aviation and aerospace operations;
1906	to coordinate and cooperate in the development of spaceport
1907	infrastructure and related transportation facilities contained
1908	in the Strategic Intermodal System Plan;  to encourage, where
1909	appropriate, the cooperation and integration of airports and
1910	spaceports in order to meet transportation-related needs; and to
1911	facilitate and promote cooperative efforts between federal and
1912	state government entities to improve space transportation
1913	capacity and efficiency. In carrying out this duty and
1914	responsibility, the department may assist and advise, cooperate
1915	with, and coordinate with federal, state, local, or private
1916	organizations and individuals. The department may
1917	administratively house its space transportation responsibilities
1918	within an existing division or office.
1919	(2)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
1920	Department of Transportation may enter into a joint
1921	participation project agreement with, or otherwise assist, the
1922	Florida Space Florida Authority as necessary to effectuate the
1923	provisions of this chapter and may allocate funds for such
1924	purposes in its 5-year work program. However, the department may
1925	not fund the administrative or operational costs of Space
1926	Florida the authority.
1927	(3)  Space Florida The authority shall develop a spaceport
1928	master plan for expansion and modernization of space
1929	transportation facilities within spaceport territories as
1930	defined in s. 331.303(23). The plan shall contain recommended
1931	projects to meet current and future commercial, national, and
1932	state space transportation requirements. Space Florida The
1933	authority shall submit the plan to any appropriate metropolitan
1934	planning organization M.P.O. for review of intermodal impacts.
1935	Space Florida The authority shall submit the spaceport master
1936	plan to the Department of Transportation, and such plan may be
1937	included within the department's 5-year work program of
1938	qualifying aerospace discretionary capacity improvement under
1939	subsection (4). The plan shall identify appropriate funding
1940	levels and include recommendations on appropriate sources of
1941	revenue that may be developed to contribute to the State
1942	Transportation Trust Fund.
1943	(4)  Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, the
1944	department may participate in the capital cost of eligible
1945	spaceport discretionary capacity improvement projects. The
1946	annual legislative budget request shall be based on the proposed
1947	funding requested for approved spaceport discretionary capacity
1948	improvement projects.
1949	Section 49.  Section 331.369, Florida Statutes, is amended
1950	to read:
1951	331.369  Space Industry Workforce Initiative.--
1952	(1)  The Legislature finds that the aerospace space
1953	industry is critical to the economic future of the state and
1954	that the competitiveness of the industry in the state depends
1955	upon the development and maintenance of a qualified workforce.
1956	The Legislature further finds that the aerospace space industry
1957	in this state has diverse and complex workforce needs,
1958	including, but not limited to, the need for qualified entry-
1959	level workers, the need to upgrade the skills of technician-
1960	level incumbent workers, and the need to ensure continuing
1961	education opportunities for workers with advanced educational
1962	degrees. It is the intent of the Legislature to support programs
1963	designed to address the workforce development needs of the
1964	aerospace space industry in this state.
1965	(2)  The Workforce Development Board of Enterprise Florida,
1966	Inc., or it successor entity, shall coordinate development of a
1967	Space Industry Workforce Initiative in partnership with Space
1968	Florida, the Florida Space Research Institute, the institute's
1969	consortium of public and private universities, community
1970	colleges, and other training providers approved by the board.
1971	The purpose of the initiative is to use or revise existing
1972	programs and to develop innovative new programs to address the
1973	workforce needs of the aerospace space industry.
1974	(3)  The initiative shall emphasize:
1975	(a)  Curricula content and timeframes developed with
1976	industry participation and endorsed by the industry;
1977	(b)  Programs that certify persons completing training as
1978	meeting industry-approved standards or competencies;
1979	(c)  Use of distance-learning and computer-based training
1980	modules as appropriate and feasible;
1981	(d)  Industry solicitation of public and private
1982	universities to develop continuing education programs at the
1983	master's and doctoral levels;
1984	(e)  Agreements with the National Aeronautics and Space
1985	Administration to replicate on a national level successful
1986	training programs developed through the initiative; and
1987	(f)  Leveraging of state and federal workforce funds.
1988	(4)  The Workforce Development Board of Enterprise Florida,
1989	Inc., or its successor entity, with the assistance of Space
1990	Florida the Florida Space Research Institute, shall convene
1991	representatives from the aerospace space industry to identify
1992	the priority training and education needs of the industry and to
1993	appoint a team to design programs to meet the such priority
1994	needs.
1995	(5)  The Workforce Development Board of Enterprise Florida,
1996	Inc., or its successor entity, as part of its statutorily
1997	prescribed annual report to the Legislature, shall provide
1998	recommendations for policies, programs, and funding to enhance
1999	the workforce needs of the aerospace space industry.
2000	Section 50.  Paragraph (g) of subsection (2) of section
2001	14.2015, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
2002	14.2015  Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2003	Development; creation; powers and duties.--
2004	(2)  The purpose of the Office of Tourism, Trade, and
2005	Economic Development is to assist the Governor in working with
2006	the Legislature, state agencies, business leaders, and economic
2007	development professionals to formulate and implement coherent
2008	and consistent policies and strategies designed to provide
2009	economic opportunities for all Floridians. To accomplish such
2010	purposes, the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development
2011	shall:
2012	(g)  Serve as contract administrator for the state with
2013	respect to contracts with Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Florida
2014	Commission on Tourism, Space Florida, and all direct-support
2015	organizations under this act, excluding those relating to
2016	tourism. To accomplish the provisions of this act and applicable
2017	provisions of chapter 288, and notwithstanding the provisions of
2018	part I of chapter 287, the office shall enter into specific
2019	contracts with Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Florida Commission
2020	on Tourism, Space Florida, and other appropriate direct-support
2021	organizations. Such contracts may be multiyear and shall include
2022	specific performance measures for each year.
2023	Section 51.  Section 74.011, Florida Statutes, is amended
2024	to read:
2025	74.011  Scope.--In any eminent domain action, properly
2026	instituted by and in the name of the state; the Department of
2027	Transportation; any county, school board, municipality,
2028	expressway authority, regional water supply authority,
2029	transportation authority, flood control district, or drainage or
2030	subdrainage district; the ship canal authority; any lawfully
2031	constituted housing, port, or aviation authority; the Florida
2032	Space Authority; or any rural electric cooperative, telephone
2033	cooperative corporation, or public utility corporation, the
2034	petitioner may avail itself of the provisions of this chapter to
2035	take possession and title in advance of the entry of final
2036	judgment.
2037	Section 52.  Subsection (6) of section 196.012, Florida
2038	Statutes, is amended to read:
2039	196.012  Definitions.--For the purpose of this chapter, the
2040	following terms are defined as follows, except where the context
2041	clearly indicates otherwise:
2042	(6)  Governmental, municipal, or public purpose or function
2043	shall be deemed to be served or performed when the lessee under
2044	any leasehold interest created in property of the United States,
2045	the state or any of its political subdivisions, or any
2046	municipality, agency, special district, authority, or other
2047	public body corporate of the state is demonstrated to perform a
2048	function or serve a governmental purpose which could properly be
2049	performed or served by an appropriate governmental unit or which
2050	is demonstrated to perform a function or serve a purpose which
2051	would otherwise be a valid subject for the allocation of public
2052	funds. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an activity
2053	undertaken by a lessee which is permitted under the terms of its
2054	lease of real property designated as an aviation area on an
2055	airport layout plan which has been approved by the Federal
2056	Aviation Administration and which real property is used for the
2057	administration, operation, business offices and activities
2058	related specifically thereto in connection with the conduct of
2059	an aircraft full service fixed base operation which provides
2060	goods and services to the general aviation public in the
2061	promotion of air commerce shall be deemed an activity which
2062	serves a governmental, municipal, or public purpose or function.
2063	Any activity undertaken by a lessee which is permitted under the
2064	terms of its lease of real property designated as a public
2065	airport as defined in s. 332.004(14) by municipalities,
2066	agencies, special districts, authorities, or other public bodies
2067	corporate and public bodies politic of the state, a spaceport as
2068	defined in s. 331.303(19), or which is located in a deepwater
2069	port identified in s. 403.021(9)(b) and owned by one of the
2070	foregoing governmental units, subject to a leasehold or other
2071	possessory interest of a nongovernmental lessee that is deemed
2072	to perform an aviation, airport, aerospace, maritime, or port
2073	purpose or operation shall be deemed an activity that serves a
2074	governmental, municipal, or public purpose. The use by a lessee,
2075	licensee, or management company of real property or a portion
2076	thereof as a convention center, visitor center, sports facility
2077	with permanent seating, concert hall, arena, stadium, park, or
2078	beach is deemed a use that serves a governmental, municipal, or
2079	public purpose or function when access to the property is open
2080	to the general public with or without a charge for admission. If
2081	property deeded to a municipality by the United States is
2082	subject to a requirement that the Federal Government, through a
2083	schedule established by the Secretary of the Interior, determine
2084	that the property is being maintained for public historic
2085	preservation, park, or recreational purposes and if those
2086	conditions are not met the property will revert back to the
2087	Federal Government, then such property shall be deemed to serve
2088	a municipal or public purpose. The term "governmental purpose"
2089	also includes a direct use of property on federal lands in
2090	connection with the Federal Government's Space Exploration
2091	Program or spaceport activities as defined in s. 212.02(22).
2092	Real property and tangible personal property owned by the
2093	Federal Government or Space Florida the Florida Space Authority
2094	and used for defense and space exploration purposes or which is
2095	put to a use in support thereof shall be deemed to perform an
2096	essential national governmental purpose and shall be exempt.
2097	"Owned by the lessee" as used in this chapter does not include
2098	personal property, buildings, or other real property
2099	improvements used for the administration, operation, business
2100	offices and activities related specifically thereto in
2101	connection with the conduct of an aircraft full service fixed
2102	based operation which provides goods and services to the general
2103	aviation public in the promotion of air commerce provided that
2104	the real property is designated as an aviation area on an
2105	airport layout plan approved by the Federal Aviation
2106	Administration. For purposes of determination of "ownership,"
2107	buildings and other real property improvements which will revert
2108	to the airport authority or other governmental unit upon
2109	expiration of the term of the lease shall be deemed "owned" by
2110	the governmental unit and not the lessee. Providing two-way
2111	telecommunications services to the public for hire by the use of
2112	a telecommunications facility, as defined in s. 364.02(15), and
2113	for which a certificate is required under chapter 364 does not
2114	constitute an exempt use for purposes of s. 196.199, unless the
2115	telecommunications services are provided by the operator of a
2116	public-use airport, as defined in s. 332.004, for the operator's
2117	provision of telecommunications services for the airport or its
2118	tenants, concessionaires, or licensees, or unless the
2119	telecommunications services are provided by a public hospital.
2120	However, property that is being used to provide such
2121	telecommunications services on or before October 1, 1997, shall
2122	remain exempt, but such exemption expires October 1, 2004.
2123	Section 53.  Subsection (22) of section 212.02, Florida
2124	Statutes, is amended to read:
2125	212.02  Definitions.--The following terms and phrases when
2126	used in this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them in this
2127	section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
2128	meaning:
2129	(22)  "Spaceport activities" means activities directed or
2130	sponsored by Space Florida the Florida Space Authority on
2131	spaceport territory pursuant to its powers and responsibilities
2132	under the Space Florida Act Florida Space Authority Act.
2133	Section 54.  Subsection (7) of section 288.063, Florida
2134	Statutes, is amended to read:
2135	288.063  Contracts for transportation projects.--
2136	(7)  For the purpose of this section, Space Florida the
2137	Florida Space Authority may serve as the local government or as
2138	the contracting agency for transportation projects within
2139	spaceport territory as defined by s. 331.304.
2140	Section 55.  Subsection (1) of section 288.075, Florida
2141	Statutes, is amended to read:
2142	288.075  Confidentiality of records.--
2143	(1)  As used in this section, the term "economic
2144	development agency" means the Office of Tourism, Trade, and
2145	Economic Development, any industrial development authority
2146	created in accordance with part III of chapter 159 or by special
2147	law, Space Florida the Florida Space Authority created in part
2148	II of chapter 331, the Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation
2149	created in part III of chapter 331, the public economic
2150	development agency of a county or municipality, or any research
2151	and development authority created in accordance with part V of
2152	chapter 159. The term also includes any private agency, person,
2153	partnership, corporation, or business entity when authorized by
2154	the state, a municipality, or a county to promote the general
2155	business interests or industrial interests of the state or that
2156	municipality or county.
2157	Section 56.  Subsection (2) of section 288.35, Florida
2158	Statutes, is amended to read:
2159	288.35  Definitions.--The following terms, wherever used or
2160	referred to in this part, shall have the following meanings:
2161	(2)  "Government agency" means the state or any county or
2162	political subdivision thereof; any state agency; any
2163	consolidated government of a county, and some or all of the
2164	municipalities located within the said county; any chartered
2165	municipality in the state; and any of the institutions of such
2166	consolidated governments, counties, or municipalities.
2167	Specifically included are airports, port authorities, industrial
2168	authorities, and Space Florida the Florida Space Authority.
2169	Section 57.  Subsection (2) of section 288.9415, Florida
2170	Statutes, is amended to read:
2171	288.9415  International Trade Grants.--
2172	(2)  A county, municipality, economic development council,
2173	Space Florida the Florida Space Authority, or a not-for-profit
2174	association of businesses organized to assist in the promotion
2175	of international trade may apply for a grant of state funds for
2176	the promotion of international trade.
2177	Section 58.  Paragraph (j) of subsection (5) of section
2178	212.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
2179	212.08  Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and
2180	storage tax; specified exemptions.--The sale at retail, the
2181	rental, the use, the consumption, the distribution, and the
2182	storage to be used or consumed in this state of the following
2183	are hereby specifically exempt from the tax imposed by this
2184	chapter.
2185	(5)  EXEMPTIONS; ACCOUNT OF USE.--
2186	(j)  Machinery and equipment used in semiconductor,
2187	defense, or space technology production and research and
2188	development.--
2189	1.a.  Industrial machinery and equipment used in
2190	semiconductor technology facilities certified under subparagraph
2191	6. to manufacture, process, compound, or produce semiconductor
2192	technology products for sale or for use by these facilities are
2193	exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. For purposes of
2194	this paragraph, industrial machinery and equipment includes
2195	molds, dies, machine tooling, other appurtenances or accessories
2196	to machinery and equipment, testing equipment, test beds,
2197	computers, and software, whether purchased or self-fabricated,
2198	and, if self-fabricated, includes materials and labor for
2199	design, fabrication, and assembly.
2200	b.  Industrial machinery and equipment used in defense or
2201	space technology facilities certified under subparagraph 6. to
2202	design, manufacture, assemble, process, compound, or produce
2203	defense technology products or space technology products for
2204	sale or for use by these facilities are exempt from 25 percent
2205	of the tax imposed by this chapter.
2206	2.a.  Machinery and equipment are exempt from the tax
2207	imposed by this chapter if used predominately in semiconductor
2208	wafer research and development activities in a semiconductor
2209	technology research and development facility certified under
2210	subparagraph 6. For purposes of this paragraph, machinery and
2211	equipment includes molds, dies, machine tooling, other
2212	appurtenances or accessories to machinery and equipment, testing
2213	equipment, test beds, computers, and software, whether purchased
2214	or self-fabricated, and, if self-fabricated, includes materials
2215	and labor for design, fabrication, and assembly.
2216	b.  Machinery and equipment are exempt from 25 percent of
2217	the tax imposed by this chapter if used predominately in defense
2218	or space research and development activities in a defense or
2219	space technology research and development facility certified
2220	under subparagraph 6.
2221	3.  Building materials purchased for use in manufacturing
2222	or expanding clean rooms in semiconductor-manufacturing
2223	facilities are exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter.
2224	4.  In addition to meeting the criteria mandated by
2225	subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3., a business
2226	must be certified by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2227	Development as authorized in this paragraph in order to qualify
2228	for exemption under this paragraph.
2229	5.  For items purchased tax exempt pursuant to this
2230	paragraph, possession of a written certification from the
2231	purchaser, certifying the purchaser's entitlement to exemption
2232	pursuant to this paragraph, relieves the seller of the
2233	responsibility of collecting the tax on the sale of such items,
2234	and the department shall look solely to the purchaser for
2235	recovery of tax if it determines that the purchaser was not
2236	entitled to the exemption.
2237	6.a.  To be eligible to receive the exemption provided by
2238	subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3., a
2239	qualifying business entity shall initially apply to Enterprise
2240	Florida, Inc. The original certification shall be valid for a
2241	period of 2 years. In lieu of submitting a new application, the
2242	original certification may be renewed biennially by submitting
2243	to the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development a
2244	statement, certified under oath, that there has been no material
2245	change in the conditions or circumstances entitling the business
2246	entity to the original certification. The initial application
2247	and certification renewal statement shall be developed by the
2248	Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development in
2249	consultation with Enterprise Florida, Inc.
2250	b.  Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall review each submitted
2251	initial application and information and determine whether or not
2252	the application is complete within 5 working days. Once an
2253	application is complete, Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall, within
2254	10 working days, evaluate the application and recommend approval
2255	or disapproval of the application to the Office of Tourism,
2256	Trade, and Economic Development.
2257	c.  Upon receipt of the initial application and
2258	recommendation from Enterprise Florida, Inc., or upon receipt of
2259	a certification renewal statement, the Office of Tourism, Trade,
2260	and Economic Development shall certify within 5 working days
2261	those applicants who are found to meet the requirements of this
2262	section and notify the applicant, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and
2263	the department of the original certification or certification
2264	renewal. If the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2265	Development finds that the applicant does not meet the
2266	requirements of this section, it shall notify the applicant and
2267	Enterprise Florida, Inc., within 10 working days that the
2268	application for certification has been denied and the reasons
2269	for denial. The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2270	Development has final approval authority for certification under
2271	this section.
2272	7.a.  A business may apply once each year for the
2273	exemption.
2274	d.b.  The initial application and certification renewal
2275	statement must indicate, for program evaluation purposes only,
2276	the average number of full-time equivalent employees at the
2277	facility over the preceding calendar year, the average wage and
2278	benefits paid to those employees over the preceding calendar
2279	year, the total investment made in real and tangible personal
2280	property over the preceding calendar year, and the total value
2281	of tax-exempt purchases and taxes exempted during the previous
2282	year. The department shall assist the Office of Tourism, Trade,
2283	and Economic Development in evaluating and verifying information
2284	provided in the application for exemption.
2285	e.c.  The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2286	Development may use the information reported on the initial
2287	application and certification renewal statement for evaluation
2288	purposes only and shall prepare an annual report on the
2289	exemption program and its cost and impact. The annual report for
2290	the preceding fiscal year shall be submitted to the Governor,
2291	the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of
2292	Representatives by September 30 of each fiscal year.
2293	7.8.  A business certified to receive this exemption may
2294	elect to designate one or more state universities or community
2295	colleges as recipients of up to 100 percent of the amount of the
2296	exemption for which they may qualify. To receive these funds,
2297	the institution must agree to match the funds so earned with
2298	equivalent cash, programs, services, or other in-kind support on
2299	a one-to-one basis in the pursuit of research and development
2300	projects as requested by the certified business. The rights to
2301	any patents, royalties, or real or intellectual property must be
2302	vested in the business unless otherwise agreed to by the
2303	business and the university or community college.
2304	8.9.  As used in this paragraph, the term:
2305	a.  "Predominately" means at least 50 percent of the time
2306	in qualifying research and development.
2307	b.  "Research and development" means basic and applied
2308	research in the science or engineering, as well as the design,
2309	development, and testing, of prototypes or processes of new or
2310	improved products, including the design, development, and
2311	testing of space launch vehicles, space flight vehicles,
2312	missiles, satellites, or research payloads, avionics, and
2313	associated control systems and processing systems, and
2314	components of any of the foregoing. Research and development
2315	does not include market research, routine consumer product
2316	testing, sales research, research in the social sciences or
2317	psychology, or similar nontechnological activities, or technical
2318	services.
2319	c.  "Semiconductor technology products" means raw
2320	semiconductor wafers or semiconductor thin films that are
2321	transformed into semiconductor memory or logic wafers, including
2322	wafers containing mixed memory and logic circuits; related
2323	assembly and test operations; active-matrix flat panel displays;
2324	semiconductor chips; semiconductor lasers; optoelectronic
2325	elements; and related semiconductor technology products as
2326	determined by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2327	Development.
2328	d.  "Clean rooms" means manufacturing facilities enclosed
2329	in a manner that meets the clean manufacturing requirements
2330	necessary for high-technology semiconductor-manufacturing
2331	environments.
2332	e.  "Defense technology products" means products that have
2333	a military application, including, but not limited to, weapons,
2334	weapons systems, guidance systems, surveillance systems,
2335	communications or information systems, munitions, aircraft,
2336	vessels, or boats, or components thereof, which are intended for
2337	military use and manufactured in performance of a contract with
2338	the United States Department of Defense or the military branch
2339	of a recognized foreign government or a subcontract thereunder
2340	which relates to matters of national defense.
2341	f.  "Space technology products" means products that are
2342	specifically designed or manufactured for application in space
2343	activities, including, but not limited to, space launch
2344	vehicles, space flight vehicles, missiles, satellites or
2345	research payloads, avionics, and associated control systems and
2346	processing systems and components of any of the foregoing. The
2347	term does not include products that are designed or manufactured
2348	for general commercial aviation or other uses even though those
2349	products may also serve an incidental use in space applications.
2350	Section 59.  Section 1004.86, Florida Statutes, is created
2351	to read:
2352	1004.86  Florida Center for Mathematics and Science
2353	Education Research.--
2354	(1)  The Department of Education shall contract with a
2355	competitively selected public or private university to create
2356	and operate the Florida Center for Mathematics and Science
2357	Education Research. The purpose of the center is increasing
2358	student achievement in mathematics and science, with an emphasis
2359	on K-12 education. The center shall:
2360	(a)  Provide technical assistance and support to school
2361	districts and schools in the development and implementation of
2362	mathematics and science instruction.
2363	(b)  Conduct applied research on policy and practices
2364	related to mathematics and science instruction and assessment in
2365	the state.
2366	(c)  Conduct or compile basic research regarding student
2367	acquisition of mathematics and science knowledge and skills.
2368	(d)  Develop comprehensive course frameworks for
2369	mathematics and science courses that emphasize rigor and
2370	relevance at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
2371	Student achievement data should be used to aid in the
2372	development of course frameworks for low-performing schools,
2373	special needs students, females, and minorities.
2374	(e)  Disseminate information regarding research-based
2375	teaching practices in mathematics and science to teachers and
2376	teacher educators in the state.
2377	(f)  Collect, manage, and report on assessment information
2378	regarding student achievement in mathematics and science. The
2379	report shall include student achievement by ethnic group.
2380	(g)  Establish partnerships with public and private
2381	universities, community colleges, school districts, and other
2382	appropriate entities to further increase student achievement in
2383	mathematics and science.
2384	(h)  Develop a comprehensive plan, with input from school
2385	districts, to increase the number and percentage of females and
2386	minority students enrolling in and successfully completing
2387	mathematics and science courses.
2388	(2)  The department shall monitor the center through the
2389	Division of K-12 Public Schools.
2390	Section 60.  Sections 331.314, 331.315, 331.367, 331.368,
2391	331.401, 331.403, 331.405, 331.407, 331.409, 331.411, 331.415,
2392	331.417, and 331.419, Florida Statutes, are repealed.
2393	Section 61.  No later than September 1, 2006, the Florida
2394	Space Authority, the Florida Space Research Institute, and the
2395	Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation shall submit articles of
2396	dissolution to the Department of State in accordance with s.
2397	607.1403, Florida Statutes, or s. 617.1403, Florida Statutes, as
2398	applicable. The Florida Space Authority shall also comply with
2399	the dissolution procedures provided s. 189.4042, Florida
2400	Statutes. Space Florida, as created by this act, is the
2401	successor organization to the Florida Space Authority, the
2402	Florida Space Research Institute, and the Florida Aerospace
2403	Finance Corporation. The Florida Space Authority, the Florida
2404	Space Research Institute, and the Florida Aerospace Finance
2405	Corporation shall transfer and Space Florida shall receive all
2406	records, property, obligations, and unexpended balances of
2407	appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the dissolved
2408	entities. To ensure compliance with 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), Space
2409	Florida shall use the assets and funds transferred to it from
2410	the Florida Space Research Institute and the Florida Aerospace
2411	Finance Corporation in a manner consistent with the purposes for
2412	which the originating entity received such assets and funds.
2413	Section 62.  The Governor, the President of the Senate, and
2414	the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the
2415	board of directors of Space Florida no later than July 1, 2006.
2416	The board of directors of Space Florida shall hold its first
2417	meeting no later than August 1, 2006. The board of directors of
2418	Space Florida shall appoint a president no later than September
2419	1, 2006. The Executive Office of the Governor shall provide
2420	staffing and transitional support to Space Florida until
2421	December 31, 2006.
2422	Section 63.  Subsection (12) is added to section 288.1224,
2423	Florida Statutes, to read:
2424	288.1224  Powers and duties.--The commission:
2425	(12)  Shall advise and cooperate with Space Florida
2426	regarding space tourism marketing, when appropriate and
2427	beneficial.
2428	Section 64.  Subsection (7) is added to section 288.9015,
2429	Florida Statutes, to read:
2430	288.9015  Enterprise Florida, Inc.; purpose; duties.--
2431	(7)  Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall enter into an
2432	agreement with Space Florida to:
2433	(a)  Develop a plan to retain, expand, attract, and create
2434	aerospace industry entities, public or private, which result in
2435	the creation of high-value-added businesses and jobs in this
2436	state.
2437	(b)  Develop a plan to assist in the financing of aerospace
2438	businesses.
2439	Section 65.  Subsection (33) is added to section 334.044,
2440	Florida Statutes, to read:
2441	334.044  Department; powers and duties.--The department
2442	shall have the following general powers and duties:
2443	(33)  To enter into agreement with Space Florida to
2444	coordinate and cooperate in the development of spaceport
2445	infrastructure and related transportation facilities contained
2446	in the Strategic Intermodal System Plan and, where appropriate,
2447	encourage the cooperation and integration of airports and
2448	spaceports in order to meet transportation-related needs.
2449	Section 66.  Subsection (12) is added to section 445.004,
2450	Florida Statutes, to read:
2451	445.004  Workforce Florida, Inc.; creation; purpose;
2452	membership; duties and powers.--
2453	(12)  Workforce Florida, Inc., shall enter into agreement
2454	with Space Florida and collaborate with vocational institutes,
2455	community colleges, colleges, and universities in this state, to
2456	develop a workforce development strategy to implement the
2457	workforce provisions of s. 331.3051.
2458	Section 67.  Subsection (17) is added to section 1001.10,
2459	Florida Statutes, read:
2460	1001.10  Commissioner of Education; general powers and
2461	duties.--The Commissioner of Education is the chief educational
2462	officer of the state, and is responsible for giving full
2463	assistance to the State Board of Education in enforcing
2464	compliance with the mission and goals of the seamless K-20
2465	education system. To facilitate innovative practices and to
2466	allow local selection of educational methods, the State Board of
2467	Education may authorize the commissioner to waive, upon the
2468	request of a district school board, State Board of Education
2469	rules that relate to district school instruction and school
2470	operations, except those rules pertaining to civil rights, and
2471	student health, safety, and welfare. The Commissioner of
2472	Education is not authorized to grant waivers for any provisions
2473	in rule pertaining to the allocation and appropriation of state
2474	and local funds for public education; the election,
2475	compensation, and organization of school board members and
2476	superintendents; graduation and state accountability standards;
2477	financial reporting requirements; reporting of out-of-field
2478	teaching assignments under s. 1012.42; public meetings; public
2479	records; or due process hearings governed by chapter 120. No
2480	later than January 1 of each year, the commissioner shall report
2481	to the Legislature and the State Board of Education all approved
2482	waiver requests in the preceding year. Additionally, the
2483	commissioner has the following general powers and duties:
2484	(17)  To enter into agreement with Space Florida to develop
2485	innovative aerospace-related education programs that promote
2486	mathematics and science education for grades K-20.
2487
2488	The commissioner's office shall operate all statewide functions
2489	necessary to support the State Board of Education and the K-20
2490	education system, including strategic planning and budget
2491	development, general administration, and assessment and
2492	accountability.
2493	Section 68.  The following appropriations are made to the
2494	Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development:
2495	(1)  From nonrecurring general revenue for fiscal year
2496	2006-2007:
2497	(a)  The sum of $35 million is appropriated to be used for
2498	infrastructure needs related to the development of the National
2499	Aeronautics and Space Administration's Crew Exploration Vehicle.
2500	(b)  The sum of $8 million is appropriated for
2501	implementation of recommendations made by the Governor's
2502	Commission on the Future of Space and Aeronautics in Florida,
2503	including, but not limited to, commercial launch assistance and
2504	spaceport development.
2505	(2)  From recurring general revenue for fiscal year 2006-
2506	2007 and annually thereafter:
2507	(a)  The sum of $3 million is appropriated for operational
2508	needs of Space Florida. For fiscal year 2006-2007, funds may be
2509	used for operating and transition expenses of the Florida Space
2510	Authority, the Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation, and the
2511	Florida Space Research Institute, not to exceed an amount equal
2512	to one-quarter of their fiscal year 2005-2006 appropriated
2513	budgets.
2514	(b)  The sum of $4 million is appropriated for
2515	implementation of innovative education programs and financing
2516	assistance for aerospace business development projects.
2517	Section 69.  This act shall take effect upon becoming a
2518	law.

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