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; requiring current Florida Space
83	Authority board members to complete their terms as
84	appointees of the Space Florida board; requiring the
85	Governor to appoint the remaining members of the board;
86	providing for vacancies; providing for staffing; providing
87	an effective date.
88
89	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
90
91	Section 1.  Section 331.301, Florida Statutes, is amended
92	to read:
93	331.301  Short title.--This act may be cited as the "Space
94	Florida Space Authority Act."
95	Section 2.  Section 331.3011, Florida Statutes, is created
96	to read:
97	331.3011  Legislative findings and intent.--
98	(1)  The Legislature finds and declares that the aerospace
99	industry of this state is integral to the state's long-term
100	success in diversifying its economy and building a knowledge-
101	based economy that is able to support the creation of high
102	value-added businesses and jobs. Further, under the direction of
103	Space Florida, this state has the opportunity to strengthen its
104	existing leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace
105	activity and emerge as a leader in the nation's new vision for
106	space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities,
107	including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation
108	technologies. As the leading location for talent, research,
109	advanced technologies and systems development, launch, and other
110	aerospace-based industry activities, this state can position
111	itself for sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
112	(2)  The Legislature finds that attaining this vision
113	requires a strong public and private commitment to a world class
114	aerospace industry. It is the intent of the Legislature that
115	Space Florida will encourage the public and private sectors to
116	work together to implement an aggressive strategy that enhances
117	the state's workforce, education, and research capabilities,
118	with emphasis on mathematics, science, engineering, and related
119	fields; will focus on the state's economic development efforts
120	in order to capture a larger share of activity in aerospace
121	research, technology, production, and commercial operations,
122	while maintaining the state's historical leadership in space
123	launch activities; and will preserve the unique national role
124	served by the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the John F.
125	Kennedy Space Center by reducing costs and improving the
126	regulatory flexibility for commercial sector launches while
127	pursuing the development of complementary sites for commercial
128	horizontal launches.
129	(3)  It is the intent of the Legislature that aerospace
130	activities be highly visible and well-coordinated within this
131	state. To that end, it is the intent of the Legislature that
132	Space Florida will be the single point of contact for state
133	aerospace-related activities with federal agencies, the
134	military, state agencies, businesses, and the private sector.
135	Section 3.  Section 331.302, Florida Statutes, is amended
136	to read:
137	(Substantial rewording of section. See
138	s. 331.302, F.S., for present text.)
139	331.302  Space Florida; creation; purpose.--
140	(1)  There is established, formed, and created Space
141	Florida, which is created as an independent special district, a
142	body politic and corporate, and a subdivision of the state, to
143	foster the growth and development of a sustainable and world-
144	leading aerospace industry in this state. Space Florida shall
145	promote aerospace business development by facilitating business
146	financing, spaceport operations, research and development,
147	workforce development, and innovative education programs. Space
148	Florida has all the powers, rights, privileges, and authority as
149	provided under the laws of this state.
150	(2)  In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, Space
151	Florida shall advise, coordinate, cooperate, and, when
152	necessary, enter into memoranda of agreement with
153	municipalities, counties, regional authorities, state agencies
154	and organizations, appropriate federal agencies and
155	organizations, and other interested persons and groups.
156	(3)  Space Florida may not endorse any candidate for any
157	elected public office or contribute money to the campaign of any
158	candidate for public office.
159	(4)  Space Florida is not an agency as defined in ss.
160	216.011 and 287.012.
161	(5)  Space Florida is subject to applicable provisions of
162	chapter 189. To the extent that any provisions of chapter 189
163	conflict with this act, this act shall prevail.
164	Section 4.  Section 331.303, Florida Statutes, is amended
165	to read:
166	331.303  Definitions.--
167	(1)  "Aerospace" means the industry that designs and
168	manufactures aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft,
169	satellites, space vehicles, space stations, space facilities or
170	components thereof, and equipment, systems, facilities,
171	simulators, programs, and related activities, including, but not
172	limited to, the application of aerospace technologies in air-
173	based, land-based, and sea-based platforms for commercial,
174	civil, and defense purposes. "Authority" means the Florida Space
175	Authority created by this act.
176	(2)  "Board" or "board of directors supervisors" means the
177	governing body of Space Florida the authority.
178	(3)  "Bonds" means revenue bonds, assessment bonds, or
179	other bonds or obligations issued by Space Florida the authority
180	for the purpose of raising financing for its projects.
181	(4)  "Business client" means any person, other than a state
182	official or state employee, who receives the services of, or is
183	the subject of solicitation by, representatives of Space Florida
184	the authority in connection with the performance of its
185	statutory duties, including purchasers or prospective purchasers
186	of Space Florida authority services, persons or representatives
187	of firms considering or being solicited for investment in Space
188	Florida authority projects, persons or representatives of firms
189	considering or being solicited for location, relocation, or
190	expansion of an aerospace-related a space-related business
191	within the state, and business, financial, or other persons
192	connected with the aerospace space industry.
193	(5)  "Complementary activity" means any space business
194	incubator, space tourism activity, educational involvement in an
195	incubator, or space tourism and space-related research and
196	development.
197	(6)  "Conduit bond" means any bond of the authority which
198	is a nonrecourse obligation of the authority payable from the
199	proceeds of such bonds and related financing agreements.
200	(5)(7)  "Cost" means all costs, fees, charges, expenses,
201	and amounts associated with the development of projects by Space
202	Florida the authority.
203	(6)(8)  "Entertainment expenses" means the actual,
204	necessary, and reasonable costs of providing hospitality for
205	business clients or guests, which costs are defined and
206	prescribed by rules adopted by Space Florida the authority,
207	subject to approval by the Chief Financial Officer.
208	(9)  "Federal aid" means any property, funding, or other
209	financial assistance provided by the Federal Government to the
210	authority for its projects.
211	(7)(10)  "Financing agreement" means a lease, lease-
212	purchase agreement, lease with option to purchase, sale or
213	installment sale agreement, whether title passes in whole or in
214	part at any time before prior to, at, or after completion of the
215	project, loan agreement, or other agreement forming the basis
216	for the financing under this act, including any agreements,
217	guarantees, or security instruments forming part of or related
218	to providing assurance of payment of the obligations under the
219	such financing agreement.
220	(8)(11)  "Guest" means a person, other than a state
221	official or state employee, authorized by the board or its
222	designee to receive the hospitality of Space Florida the
223	authority in connection with the performance of its statutory
224	duties.
225	(9)(12)  "Landing area" means the geographical area
226	designated by Space Florida the authority within the spaceport
227	territory for or intended for the landing and surface
228	maneuvering of any launch or other space vehicle.
229	(10)(13)  "Launch pad" means any launch pad, runway,
230	airstrip, or similar facility used by the spaceport or spaceport
231	user for launching of space vehicles.
232	(11)(14)  "Payload" means any property or cargo to be
233	transported aboard any vehicle launched by or from the
234	spaceport.
235	(12)(15)  "Person" means any individual, child, community
236	college, college, university, firm, association, joint venture,
237	partnership, estate, trust, business trust, syndicate,
238	fiduciary, corporation, nation, government (federal, state, or
239	local), agency (government or other), subdivision of the state,
240	municipality, county, business entity, or any other group or
241	combination.
242	(13)(16)  "Project" means any activity associated with any
243	development, improvement, property, launch, utility, facility,
244	system, works, road, sidewalk, enterprise, service, or
245	convenience, which may include coordination with federal and
246	state partners or agencies Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Board
247	of Education, the Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation, and the
248	Florida Space Research Institute; any rocket, capsule, module,
249	launch facility, assembly facility, operations or control
250	facility, tracking facility, administrative facility, or any
251	other type of aerospace-related space-related transportation
252	vehicle, station, or facility; any type of equipment or
253	instrument to be used or useful in connection with any of the
254	foregoing; any type of intellectual property and intellectual
255	property protection in connection with any of the foregoing
256	including, without limitation, any patent, copyright, trademark,
257	and service mark for, among other things, computer software; any
258	water, wastewater, gas, or electric utility system, plant, or
259	distribution or collection system; any small business incubator
260	initiative, including any startup aerospace company, and any
261	aerospace business proposing to expand or locate its business in
262	this state, research and development company, research and
263	development facility, education and workforce training facility,
264	storage facility, and consulting service; or any tourism
265	initiative, including any space experience attraction,
266	microgravity flight program, aerospace launch-related space-
267	launch-related activity, and space museum sponsored or promoted
268	by Space Florida the authority.
269	(14)(17)  "Range" means the geographical area designated by
270	Space Florida the authority or other appropriate body as the
271	area for the launching of rockets, missiles, launch vehicles,
272	and other vehicles designed to reach high altitude.
273	(15)(18)  "Recovery" means the recovery of space vehicles
274	and payloads which have been launched from or by a the
275	spaceport.
276	(16)(19)  "Spaceport" means any area of land or water, or
277	any manmade object or facility located therein, developed by
278	Space Florida the authority under this act, which area is
279	intended for public use or for the launching, takeoff, and
280	landing of spacecraft and aircraft, and includes any appurtenant
281	areas which are used or intended for public use, for spaceport
282	buildings, or for other spaceport facilities, spaceport
283	projects, or rights-of-way.
284	(20)  "Spaceport Florida" means the authority or its
285	facilities and projects.
286	(17)(21)  "Spaceport launch facilities" means shall be
287	defined as industrial facilities as described in accordance with
288	s. 380.0651(3)(c) and include any launch pad, launch control
289	center, and fixed launch-support equipment.
290	(22)  "Spaceport system" means the programs, organizations,
291	and infrastructure developed by the authority for the
292	development of facilities or activities to enhance and provide
293	commercial space-related development opportunities for business,
294	education, and government within the state.
295	(18)(23)  "Spaceport territory" means the geographical area
296	designated in s. 331.304 and as amended or changed in accordance
297	with s. 331.329.
298	(19)(24)  "Spaceport user" means any person who uses the
299	facilities or services of any spaceport; and, for the purposes
300	of any exemptions or rights granted under this act, the said
301	spaceport user shall be deemed a spaceport user only during the
302	time period in which the such person has in effect a contract,
303	memorandum of understanding, or agreement with the spaceport,
304	and such rights and exemptions shall be granted with respect to
305	transactions relating only to spaceport projects.
306	(20)(25)  "Travel expenses" means the actual, necessary,
307	and reasonable costs of transportation, meals, lodging, and
308	incidental expenses normally incurred by a traveler, which costs
309	are defined and prescribed by rules adopted by Space Florida the
310	authority, subject to approval by the Chief Financial Officer.
311	(21)(26)  "Spaceport discretionary capacity improvement
312	projects" means capacity improvements that enhance space
313	transportation capacity at spaceports that have had one or more
314	orbital or suborbital flights during the previous calendar year
315	or have an agreement in writing for installation of one or more
316	regularly scheduled orbital or suborbital flights upon the
317	commitment of funds for stipulated spaceport capital
318	improvements.
319	Section 5.  Section 331.305, Florida Statutes, is amended
320	to read:
321	331.305  Powers of Space Florida the authority.--Space
322	Florida may The authority shall have the power to:
323	(1)  Exercise all powers granted to corporations under the
324	Florida Business Corporation Act, chapter 607.
325	(1)(2)  Sue and be sued by its name in any court of law or
326	in equity.
327	(2)(3)  Adopt and use a corporate seal and alter the same
328	at pleasure.
329	(3)  Conduct its affairs, carry on its operations, and have
330	offices and exercise the powers granted by this act in any
331	state, territory, district, or possession of the United States
332	or any foreign country.
333	(4)  Acquire, enjoy, use, and dispose of patents,
334	copyrights, and trademarks and any licenses and other rights or
335	interests under or in such licenses.
336	(5)  Purchase, take, receive, subscribe for, or otherwise
337	acquire, own, hold, vote, use, employ, sell, mortgage, lend,
338	pledge, or otherwise dispose of and otherwise use and deal in
339	and with shares and other interests in, or obligations of, other
340	domestic or foreign corporations, whether for profit or not for
341	profit, associations, partnerships, or individuals, or direct or
342	indirect obligations of the United States, or of any other
343	government, state, territory, governmental district,
344	municipality, or of any instrumentality of such governmental
345	units.
346	(6)  Lend money for its purposes, invest and reinvest its
347	funds, and take and hold real and personal property as security
348	for the payment of funds loaned.
349	(7)  Have and exercise all powers necessary or convenient
350	to effect any or all of the purposes for which it is organized.
351	(4)  Review and make recommendations with respect to a
352	strategy to guide and facilitate the future of space-related
353	educational and commercial development. The authority shall in
354	coordination with the Federal Government, private industry, and
355	Florida universities develop a business plan which shall address
356	the expansion of Spaceport Florida locations, space launch
357	capacity, spaceport projects, and complementary activities,
358	which shall include, but not be limited to, a detailed analysis
359	of:
360	(a)  The authority and the commercial space industry.
361	(b)  Products, services description--potential,
362	technologies, skills.
363	(c)  Market research and evaluation--customers,
364	competition, economics.
365	(d)  Marketing plan and strategy.
366	(e)  Design and development plan--tasks, difficulties,
367	costs.
368	(f)  Manufacturing locations, facilities, and operations
369	plan.
370	(g)  Management organization--roles and responsibilities.
371	(h)  Overall schedule (monthly).
372	(i)  Important risks, assumptions, and problems.
373	(j)  Community impact--economic, human development,
374	community development.
375	(k)  Financial plan (monthly for first year; quarterly for
376	next 3 years).
377	(l)  Proposed authority offering--financing,
378	capitalization, use of funds.
379	(8)(5)  Acquire property, real, personal, intangible,
380	tangible, or mixed, within or without its territorial limits, in
381	fee simple or any lesser interest or estate, by purchase, gift,
382	devise, or lease, on such terms and conditions as the board may
383	deem necessary or desirable, and sell or otherwise dispose of
384	the same and of any of the assets and properties of Space
385	Florida the authority.
386	(9)(6)  Make and execute any and all contracts and other
387	instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its
388	powers, including financing agreements with persons or spaceport
389	users to facilitate the financing, construction, leasing, or
390	sale of any project.
391	(10)(7)  Whenever deemed necessary by the board, lease as
392	lessor or lessee to or from any person, public or private, any
393	facilities or property for the use of Space Florida the
394	authority and carry out any of the purposes of Space Florida the
395	authority.
396	(8)  Appoint, through its board of supervisors, an
397	executive director.
398	(11)(9)  Own, acquire, construct, develop, create,
399	reconstruct, equip, operate, maintain, extend, and improve
400	launch pads, landing areas, ranges, payload assembly buildings,
401	payload processing facilities, laboratories, aerospace space
402	business incubators, launch vehicles, payloads, space flight
403	hardware, facilities and equipment for the construction of
404	payloads, space flight hardware, rockets, and other launch
405	vehicles, and other spaceport facilities and other aerospace-
406	related space-related systems, including educational, cultural,
407	and parking facilities and aerospace-related space-related
408	initiatives.
409	(10)  Undertake a program of advertising to the public
410	promoting space-related businesses or any spaceport projects of
411	the authority, and expend moneys and undertake such activities
412	to carry out such advertising and promotional program as the
413	board from time to time may determine.
414	(12)(11)  Own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
415	operate, maintain, extend, or and improve transportation
416	facilities appropriate to meet the transportation requirements
417	of Space Florida the authority and activities conducted within
418	the spaceport territory.
419	(13)(12)  Own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
420	operate, maintain, extend, or and improve electric power plants,
421	transmission lines and related facilities, gas mains and
422	facilities of any nature for the production or distribution of
423	natural gas, transmission lines and related facilities and
424	plants and facilities for the generation and transmission of
425	power through traditional and new and experimental sources of
426	power and energy; purchase electric power, natural gas, and
427	other sources of power for distribution within any spaceport
428	territory; develop and operate water and sewer systems and waste
429	collection and disposal consistent with chapter 88-130, Laws of
430	Florida; and develop and operate such new and experimental
431	public utilities, including, but not limited to, centrally
432	distributed heating and air-conditioning facilities and
433	services, closed-circuit television systems, and computer
434	services and facilities, as the board may from time to time
435	determine. However, Space Florida may the authority shall not
436	construct any system, work, project, or utility authorized to be
437	constructed under this paragraph in the event that a system,
438	work, project, or utility of a similar character is being
439	actually operated by a municipality or private company in the
440	municipality or territory adjacent thereto, unless such
441	municipality or private company consents to such construction.
442	(14)(13)  Designate, set aside, and maintain lands and
443	areas within or without the territorial limits of any spaceport
444	territory as conservation areas or bird and wildlife
445	sanctuaries; stock such areas with animal and plant life and
446	stock water areas with fish and other aquatic life; adopt
447	pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 promulgate and enforce
448	rules and regulations with respect thereto and protect and
449	preserve the natural beauty thereof; and do all acts necessary
450	or desirable in order to qualify such lands and areas as
451	conservation areas and sanctuaries under any of the laws of the
452	state or under federal law.
453	(15)(14)  Establish a program for the control, abatement,
454	and elimination of mosquitoes and other noxious insects,
455	rodents, reptiles, and other pests throughout the spaceport
456	territory and undertake such works and construct such facilities
457	within or without the spaceport territory as may be determined
458	by the board to be needed to effectuate such program; abate and
459	suppress mosquitoes and other arthropods, whether disease-
460	bearing or pestiferous, within any spaceport territory when in
461	the judgment of the board such action is necessary or desirable
462	for the health and welfare of the inhabitants of or visitors to
463	any spaceport; and take any and all temporary or permanent
464	eliminative measures that the board may deem advisable. The
465	Legislature hereby finds and declares Space Florida the
466	authority eligible to receive state funds, supplies, services,
467	and equipment available or that may in the future become
468	available to mosquito or pest control districts, the provisions
469	of s. 388.021 notwithstanding.
470	(16)(15)  Subject to the rules and regulations of the
471	appropriate water management district, own, acquire, construct,
472	reconstruct, equip, maintain, operate, extend, and improve water
473	and flood control facilities. The Legislature hereby finds and
474	declares Space Florida the authority eligible to receive moneys,
475	disbursements, and assistance from the state available to flood
476	control or water management districts and navigation districts
477	or agencies.
478	(17)(16)  Own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
479	maintain, operate, extend, and improve public safety facilities
480	for the spaceport, including security stations, security
481	vehicles, fire stations, water mains and plugs, and fire trucks
482	and other vehicles and equipment; hire employees, security
483	officers, and firefighters; and undertake such works and
484	construct such facilities determined by the board to be
485	necessary or desirable to promote and ensure public safety
486	within the spaceport territory.
487	(18)(17)  Hire, through its president executive director, a
488	safety officer with substantial experience in public safety
489	procedures and programs for space vehicle launching and related
490	hazardous operations. The safety officer shall monitor and
491	report on the safety and hazards of ground-based space
492	operations to the president executive director.
493	(18)  Establish a personnel management system for hiring
494	employees and setting employee benefit packages. The personnel
495	of the authority shall not be considered to be within the state
496	employment system.
497	(19)  Establish procedures, rules, and rates governing per
498	diem and travel expenses of its employees, the members of the
499	board of supervisors, and other persons authorized by the board
500	to incur such expenses. Except as otherwise provided in s.
501	331.3101, such rules are subject to provisions of state law or
502	rules pertaining to per diem and travel expenses of public
503	officers, employees, or other persons authorized by an agency
504	head to incur such expenses.
505	(19)(20)  Examine, develop, and use utilize new concepts,
506	designs, and ideas; own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip,
507	operate, maintain, extend, and improve experimental spaceport
508	facilities and services; and otherwise undertake, sponsor,
509	finance, and maintain such research activities, experimentation,
510	and development as the board may from time to time determine, in
511	connection with any of the projects that Space Florida the
512	authority is authorized to undertake pursuant to the powers and
513	authority vested in it by this act, and in order to promote the
514	development and utilization of new concepts, designs, and ideas
515	in the fields of space exploration, commercialization of the
516	space industry, and spaceport facilities.
517	(20)(21)  Issue revenue bonds, assessment bonds, or any
518	other bonds or obligations authorized by the provisions of this
519	act or any other law, or any combination of the foregoing, and
520	pay all or part of the cost of the acquisition, construction,
521	reconstruction, extension, repair, improvement, or maintenance
522	of any project or combination of projects, including payloads
523	and space flight hardware, and equipment for research,
524	development, and educational activities, to provide for any
525	facility, service, or other activity of Space Florida the
526	authority, and provide for the retirement or refunding of any
527	bonds or obligations of Space Florida the authority, or for any
528	combination of the foregoing purposes. Space Florida The
529	authority must provide 14 days' notice to the presiding officers
530	and appropriations chairs of both houses of the Legislature
531	prior to presenting a bond proposal to the Governor and Cabinet.
532	If either presiding officer or appropriations chair objects to
533	the bonding proposal within the 14-day-notice period, the bond
534	issuance may be approved only by a vote of three-fourths two-
535	thirds of the members of the Governor and Cabinet.
536	(21)(22)  Make expenditures for entertainment and travel
537	expenses and business clients, guests, and other authorized
538	persons as provided in this act.
539	(22)(23)  In connection with any financing agreement, fix
540	and collect fees, loan payments, rental payments, and other
541	charges for the use of any project in such amount as to provide
542	sufficient moneys to pay the principal of and interest on bonds
543	as the same shall become due and payable, if so provided in the
544	bond resolution or trust agreement, and to create reserves for
545	such purposes. The fees, rents, payments, and charges and all
546	other revenues and proceeds derived from the project in
547	connection with which the bonds of any issue shall have been
548	issued, except such part thereof as may be necessary for such
549	reserves or any expenditures as may be provided in the
550	resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust
551	agreement securing the same, shall be set aside, at the time as
552	may be specified in the resolution or trust agreement, in a
553	sinking fund which may be pledged to and charged with the
554	payment of the principal of and the interest on such bonds as
555	the same shall become due and the redemption price or the
556	purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as therein
557	provided. Such pledge is shall be valid and binding from the
558	time the pledge is made. The fees, rents, charges, and other
559	revenues and moneys so pledged and thereafter received by or on
560	behalf of Space Florida the authority shall immediately be
561	subject to the lien of any such pledge without any physical
562	delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge
563	is shall be valid and binding as against all parties having
564	claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against Space
565	Florida the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have
566	notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any trust agreement
567	by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded, except
568	in the records of Space Florida the authority. The use and
569	disposition of money to the credit of the sinking fund shall be
570	subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the
571	issuance of such bonds or the provisions of such trust
572	agreement.
573	(24)  Exercise the right and power of eminent domain in
574	spaceport territory as defined in s. 331.304. In exercising such
575	power, the authority shall comply with the procedures and
576	requirements of chapters 73 and 74.
577	Section 6.  Section 331.3051, Florida Statutes, is created
578	to read:
579	331.3051  Duties of Space Florida.--Space Florida shall:
580	(1)  Create a business plan to foster the growth and
581	development of the aerospace industry. The business plan must
582	address business development; finance; spaceport operations;
583	research and development; workforce development; and education.
584	The business plan must be completed by March 1, 2007, and be
585	revised when determined as necessary by the board.
586	(2)  Enter into agreement with the Department of Education,
587	the Department of Transportation, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and
588	Workforce Florida, Inc., for the purpose of implementing this
589	act.
590	(3)  In cooperation with Enterprise Florida, Inc., develop
591	a plan to retain, expand, attract, and create aerospace industry
592	entities, public or private, which results in the creation of
593	high-value-added businesses and jobs in this state.
594	(4)  Create a marketing campaign to help attract, develop,
595	and retain aerospace businesses, aerospace research and
596	technology, and other related activities in this state. Space
597	Florida shall attempt to coordinate the campaign with existing
598	economic-development-promotion efforts in this state and may use
599	private resources. Marketing strategies may include developing
600	promotional materials, Internet and print advertising, public
601	relations and media placement, trade show attendance, and other
602	activities.
603	(5)  Consult with the Florida Commission on Tourism in
604	developing a space tourism marketing plan. Space Florida and the
605	Florida Commission on Tourism may enter into a mutually
606	beneficial agreement that provides funding to the commission for
607	its services to implement this subsection.
608	(6)  Develop, in cooperation with Enterprise Florida, Inc.,
609	a plan to provide financing assistance to aerospace businesses.
610	The plan may include the following activities:
611	(a)  Assembling, publishing, and disseminating information
612	concerning financing opportunities and techniques for aerospace
613	projects, programs, and activities; sources of public and
614	private aerospace financing assistance; and sources of
615	aerospace-related financing.
616	(b)  Organizing, hosting, and participating in seminars and
617	other forums designed to disseminate information and technical
618	assistance regarding aerospace-related financing.
619	(c)  Coordinating with programs and goals of the Department
620	of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
621	the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the International
622	Trade Administration of the United States Department of
623	Commerce, the Foreign Credit Insurance Association, and other
624	private and public programs and organizations, domestic and
625	foreign.
626	(d)  Establishing a network of contacts among those
627	domestic and foreign public and private organizations that
628	provide information, technical assistance, and financial support
629	to the aerospace industry.
630	(e)  Financing aerospace business development projects or
631	initiatives using funds provided by the Legislature.
632	(7)  Carry out its responsibilities for spaceport
633	operations by:
634	(a)  Seeking federal support and developing partnerships to
635	renew and upgrade the infrastructure and technologies at the
636	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the John F. Kennedy Space
637	Center, and the Eastern Range that will enhance space and
638	military programs of the Federal Government, and improve access
639	for commercial launch activities.
640	(b)  Supporting federal efforts to clarify roles and
641	responsibilities of federal agencies and eliminate duplicative
642	federal rules and policies, in an effort to streamline access
643	for commercial launch users.
644	(c)  Pursuing the development of commercial spaceports in
645	the state, in addition to those defined in s. 331.304, through a
646	competitive request for proposals in partnership with counties
647	or municipalities, the Federal Government, or private entities.
648	(d)  Promoting and facilitating launch activity within the
649	state by supporting and assisting commercial launch operators in
650	completing and submitting required documentation and gaining
651	approvals and authorization from the required federal agencies
652	for launching from Florida.
653	(e)  Consulting, as necessary, with the appropriate
654	federal, state, and local authorities, including the National
655	Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Federal Aviation
656	Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of
657	Transportation, the Florida National Guard, and industry on all
658	aspects of establishing and operating spaceport infrastructure
659	and related facilities within the state.
660	(8)  Carry out its responsibility for research and
661	development by:
662	(a)  Contracting for the operations of the state's Space
663	Life Sciences Laboratory.
664	(b)  Working in collaboration with one or more public or
665	private universities and other public or private entities to
666	develop a proposal for a Center of Excellence for Aerospace that
667	will foster and promote the research necessary to develop
668	commercially promising, advanced, and innovative science and
669	technology and will transfer those discoveries to the commercial
670	sector.
671	(9)  Carry out its responsibility for workforce development
672	by coordinating with Workforce Florida, Inc., community
673	colleges, colleges, public and private universities, and other
674	public and private partners to develop a plan to retain, train,
675	and retrain workers, from entry-level skills training through to
676	technician-level, and 4-year degrees and higher, with the skills
677	most relevant to aerospace employers.
678	(10)  Carry out its responsibility for creating innovative
679	education programs by funding programs developed in conjunction
680	with the Department of Education that target grades K-20 in an
681	effort to promote mathematics and science education programs,
682	which may include the Florida-NASA Matching Grant Program,
683	aerospace-focused education programs for teachers, education-
684	oriented microgravity flight programs for teachers and students,
685	and Internet-based aerospace education. Funds appropriated and
686	any in-kind or private-sector contributions may be used to carry
687	out innovative education programs. Funding levels shall be
688	determined by the Space Florida board of directors. In its
689	annual report, Space Florida shall include, at a minimum, a
690	description of programs funded, the number of students served,
691	and private-sector support.
692	(11)  Annually report on its performance with respect to
693	its business plan, to include finance, spaceport operations,
694	research and development, workforce development, and education.
695	The report shall be submitted to the Governor, the President of
696	the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no
697	later than September 1 for the prior fiscal year.
698	Section 7.  Section 331.306, Florida Statutes, is amended
699	to read:
700	331.306  Federal airspace notification.--In accordance
701	coordination with Federal Aviation Administration procedures the
702	Florida Department of Transportation, Space Florida the
703	authority shall develop and file the appropriate federal
704	airspace notification to activate special-use airspace in
705	support of its launch operations required for priority airspace
706	use.
707	Section 8.  Section 331.308, Florida Statutes, is amended
708	to read:
709	331.308  Board of directors supervisors.--
710	(1)  Space Florida shall be governed by a board of
711	directors. Designees of appointed members do not have voting
712	authority. The board of directors shall consist of the following
713	members:
714	(a)  The Governor or the Governor's designee.
715	(b)  The Secretary of Transportation or the secretary's
716	designee.
717	(c)  The president of Workforce Florida, Inc., or the
718	president's designee.
719	(d)  The president of Enterprise Florida, Inc., or the
720	president's designee.
721	(e)  The Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's
722	designee.
723	(f)  Twelve members from the private sector, one of whom
724	shall be a representative of organized labor with professional
725	experience in the aerospace industry, appointed by the Governor.
726	In making these appointments, the Governor shall ensure that the
727	composition of the board reflects the diversity of the aerospace
728	industry community of this state and, to the greatest degree
729	possible, that the composition of the board includes, but is not
730	limited to, at least one individual from each of the industries
731	of business, finance, marketing, space, aerospace, aviation,
732	defense, research and development, and education. The Governor
733	shall also consider whether the current members of the board,
734	together with potential appointees, reflect the racial, ethnic,
735	and gender diversity, as well as the geographic distribution, of
736	the population of the state.
737	(g)  Two ex officio, nonvoting members, one of whom shall
738	be a member of the Senate, selected by the President of the
739	Senate, and one of whom shall be a member of the House of
740	Representatives, selected by the Speaker of the House of
741	Representatives.
742	(2)(a)  Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the
743	unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments
744	to the board.
745	(b)  Each member of the board of directors shall serve for
746	a term of 4 years, except that the initial terms shall be
747	staggered.
748	1.  The Governor shall appoint two members for a 1-year
749	term, four members for 2-year terms, and six members for 4-year
750	terms.
751	2.  The appointees of the President of the Senate and the
752	Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve at the
753	pleasure of their presiding officers.
754	(c)  Any member is eligible for reappointment.
755	(3)  Appointed members may be removed by the Governor for
756	cause. Absence from three consecutive meetings without good
757	cause shall result in automatic removal by the Governor.
758	(4)  All private sector members are subject to confirmation
759	by the Senate at the next regular session of the Legislature.
760	(5)  The Governor shall serve as chair of the board of
761	directors. The board of directors shall biennially elect one of
762	its private sector members as vice chair to serve in the absence
763	of the Governor and to perform such other duties as may be
764	designated. The president shall keep a record of the proceedings
765	of the board of directors and shall be the custodian of all
766	books, documents, and papers filed with the board of directors,
767	the minutes of the board of directors, and the official seal of
768	Space Florida.
769	(6)  The board of directors shall meet at least four times
770	each year, upon the call of the chair, at the request of the
771	vice chair, or at the request of a majority of the membership. A
772	majority of the total number of current voting directors shall
773	constitute a quorum. The board of directors may take official
774	action by a majority vote of the members present at any meeting
775	at which a quorum is present.
776	(7)  Members of the board of directors shall serve without
777	compensation, but members, the president, and staff may be
778	reimbursed for all reasonable, necessary, and actual expenses,
779	as determined by the board of directors of Space Florida
780	pursuant to s. 112.061.
781	(8)  Each member of the board of directors of Space Florida
782	who is not otherwise required to file financial disclosure
783	pursuant to s. 8, Art. II of the State Constitution or s.
784	112.3144, shall file disclosure of financial interests pursuant
785	to s. 112.3145. There is created within the Florida Space
786	Authority a board of supervisors consisting of eight regular
787	members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, and two ex
788	officio nonvoting members, one of whom shall be a state senator
789	selected by the President of the Senate and one of whom shall be
790	a state representative selected by the Speaker of the House of
791	Representatives. The Lieutenant Governor, who is the state's
792	space policy leader, shall serve as chair of the board of
793	supervisors, and shall cast the deciding vote if the votes of
794	the eight regular members result in a tie. The board shall elect
795	a vice chair to preside in the absence of the Lieutenant
796	Governor and to perform such other duties as may be designated.
797	All regular members shall be subject to confirmation by the
798	Senate at the next regular session of the Legislature. Existing
799	board members are not prohibited from reappointment. Each of the
800	regular board members must be a resident of the state and must
801	have experience in the aerospace or commercial space industry or
802	in finance or have other significant relevant experience. A
803	private sector legal entity may not have more than one person
804	serving on the board at any one time. One regular member shall
805	represent organized labor interests, one regular member shall
806	represent minority interests, and four regular members must
807	represent space industry, at least one of whom must also be from
808	a small business, as defined in s. 288.703. For the purpose of
809	this section, "space industry" includes private sector entities
810	engaged in space flight business, as defined in s. 212.031,
811	research and technology development of space-based products and
812	services, space station commercialization, development of
813	spaceport and range technology, remote sensing products and
814	services, space biotechnology, measurement and calibration of
815	space assets, space-related software and information technology
816	development, design and architecture of space-based assets and
817	facilities for manufacturing and other purposes, space-related
818	nanotechnology, space tourism, and other commercial enterprises
819	utilizing uniquely space-based capabilities.
820	(2)  Each regular member shall serve a term of 4 years or
821	until a successor is appointed and qualified. The term of each
822	such member shall be construed to commence on the date of
823	appointment and to terminate on June 30 of the year of the end
824	of the term. Appointment to the board shall not preclude any
825	such member from holding any other private or public position.
826	(3)  The ex officio nonvoting legislative members shall
827	serve on the board for 2-year terms.
828	(4)  Any vacancy on the board shall be filled for the
829	balance of the unexpired term.
830	(5)  The board shall appoint an executive director.
831	Meetings shall be held quarterly or more frequently at the call
832	of the chair. A majority of the regular members of the board
833	shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of such members
834	present is necessary for any action taken by the board.
835	(6)  The Governor has the authority to remove from the
836	board any regular member in the manner and for cause as defined
837	by the laws of this state and applicable to situations that may
838	arise before the board. Unless excused by the chair of the
839	board, a regular member's absence from two or more consecutive
840	board meetings creates a vacancy in the office to which the
841	member was appointed.
842	Section 9.  Section 331.309, Florida Statutes, is amended
843	to read:
844	331.309  Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.--
845	(1)  The board shall designate an individual who is a
846	resident of the state, or a qualified public depository as
847	defined in s. 280.02, as treasurer of Space Florida the
848	authority, who shall have charge of the funds of Space Florida
849	the authority. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon the order
850	of or pursuant to the resolution of the board by warrant, check,
851	authorization, or direct deposit pursuant to s. 215.85, signed
852	or authorized by the treasurer or his or her representative or
853	by such other persons as may be authorized by the board. The
854	board may give the treasurer such other or additional powers and
855	duties as the board may deem appropriate and shall establish the
856	treasurer's compensation. The board may require the treasurer to
857	give a bond in such amount, on such terms, and with such
858	sureties as may be deemed satisfactory to the board to secure
859	the performance by the treasurer of his or her powers and
860	duties. The board shall audit or have audited the books of the
861	treasurer at least once a year.
862	(2)  The board is authorized to select as depositories in
863	which the funds of the board and of Space Florida the authority
864	shall be deposited any qualified public depository as defined in
865	s. 280.02, upon such terms and conditions as to the payment of
866	interest by such depository upon the funds so deposited as the
867	board may deem just and reasonable. Funds of the authority may
868	also be deposited with the Florida Commercial Space Financing
869	Corporation created by s. 331.407. The funds of Space Florida
870	the authority may be kept in or removed from the State Treasury
871	upon written notification from the chair of the board to the
872	Chief Financial Officer.
873	(3)  The board may employ a fiscal agent, who shall be
874	either a resident of the state or a corporation organized under
875	the laws of this or any other state and authorized by such laws
876	to act as such fiscal agent in the state.
877	Section 10.  Section 331.310, Florida Statutes, is amended
878	to read:
879	331.310  Powers and duties of the board of directors
880	supervisors.--Except as otherwise provided in this act, all of
881	the powers and duties of the authority shall be exercised by and
882	through the board of supervisors, including the power and duty
883	to:
884	(1)  The board of directors may: Adopt bylaws, rules,
885	resolutions, and orders prescribing the powers, duties, and
886	functions of the officers of the authority, the conduct of the
887	business of the authority, the maintenance of records, and the
888	form of all documents and records of the authority. The board
889	may adopt administrative rules and regulations with respect to
890	any of the projects of the authority, with notice and public
891	hearing.
892	(2)  Maintain an executive office and authority offices in
893	close proximity to Kennedy Space Center.
894	(a)(3)  Enter, and authorize any agent or employee of Space
895	Florida the authority to enter, upon any lands, waters, and
896	premises, upon giving reasonable notice and due process to the
897	land owner, for the purposes of making surveys, soundings,
898	drillings, appraisals, and examinations necessary to perform its
899	duties and functions. Any such entry shall not be deemed a
900	trespass or an entry that would constitute a taking in an
901	eminent domain proceeding. Space Florida The authority shall
902	make reimbursement for any actual damages to such lands, waters,
903	and premises as a result of such activity.
904	(b)(4)  Execute all contracts and other documents, adopt
905	all proceedings, and perform all acts determined by the board to
906	be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this act.
907	The board may authorize one or more members of the board to
908	execute contracts and other documents on behalf of the board or
909	Space Florida the authority.
910	(c)(5)  Establish and create such departments, committees,
911	or other entities agencies as from time to time the board may
912	deem necessary or desirable in the performance of any acts or
913	other things necessary to the exercise of the powers provided in
914	this act, and delegate to such departments, boards, or other
915	entities agencies such administrative duties and other powers as
916	the board may deem necessary or desirable.
917	(d)  Provide financial services to support aerospace-
918	related business development within the state. Financial
919	services may include, but are not limited to, insuring,
920	coinsuring, or originating for sale direct aerospace-related
921	loans; direct lending; guaranteeing and collateralizing loans;
922	creating accounts; capitalizing, underwriting, leasing, selling,
923	or securing funding for aerospace-related infrastructure;
924	investing in permissible securities; organizing financial
925	institutions and international bank syndicates; and acquiring,
926	accepting, or administering grants, contracts, and fees from
927	other organizations to perform activities that are consistent
928	with the purposes of Space Florida's business plan. If the board
929	deems a financial services entity is necessary, the board may
930	create, form, or contract with one or more such entities.
931	(6)  Appoint a person to act as executive director of the
932	authority, having such official title, functions, duties,
933	powers, and salary as the board may prescribe.
934	(e)(7)  Examine, and authorize any officer or agent of
935	Space Florida the authority to examine, the county tax rolls
936	with respect to the assessed valuation of the real and personal
937	property within any spaceport territory.
938	(f)(8)  Engage in the planning and implementation of space-
939	related economic and educational development within the state.
940	(g)  Provide the strategic direction for the aerospace-
941	related research priorities of the state and its aerospace-
942	related businesses.
943	(h)(9)  Execute intergovernmental agreements and
944	development agreements consistent with prevailing statutory
945	provisions, including, but not limited to, special benefits or
946	tax increment financing initiatives.
947	(i)(10)  Establish reserve funds for future board
948	operations.
949	(j)(11)  Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to carry out
950	the purposes of this act.
951	(2)  The board of directors shall:
952	(a)  Adopt rules and orders to conduct the business of
953	Space Florida, the maintenance of records, and the form of all
954	documents and records of Space Florida. The board may adopt
955	rules with respect to any of the projects of Space Florida with
956	notice and a public hearing.
957	(b)  Maintain an executive office and Space Florida offices
958	in close proximity to the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
959	(c)  Appoint a person to act as the president of Space
960	Florida, having such official title, functions, duties, powers,
961	and salary as the board may prescribe.
962	(d)(12)  Abide by all applicable federal labor laws in the
963	construction and day-to-day operations of Space Florida the
964	authority and any spaceport. Further, the board shall establish,
965	by rule and regulation, pursuant to chapter 120, policies and
966	procedures for the construction and operation of Space Florida
967	the authority and any spaceport. The Said policies and
968	procedures shall be such that when Space Florida the authority
969	expends federal funds for construction or operation of any
970	spaceport project, Space Florida the authority will be subject
971	to the federal labor laws observed at the John F. Kennedy Space
972	Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, applicable
973	as a result of such federal expenditures.
974	(e)(13)  Prepare an annual report of operations. The Said
975	report shall include, but not be limited to, a balance sheet, an
976	income statement, a statement of changes in financial position,
977	a reconciliation of changes in equity accounts, a summary of
978	significant accounting principles, the auditor's report, a
979	summary of the status of existing and proposed bonding projects,
980	comments from management about the year's business, and
981	prospects for the next year, which shall be submitted each year
982	by November 30 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the
983	Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of
984	the Senate, and the minority leader of the House of
985	Representatives.
986	(f)  Establish a personnel management system.
987	(14)  Change the name of the authority.
988	Section 11.  Section 331.3101, Florida Statutes, is amended
989	to read:
990	331.3101  Space Florida Space Authority; travel and
991	entertainment expenses.--
992	(1)  Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 112.061, Space
993	Florida the authority shall adopt rules by which it may make
994	expenditures by advancement or reimbursement, or a combination
995	thereof, to Space Florida authority officers and employees;
996	reimburse business clients, guests, and authorized persons as
997	defined in s. 112.061(2)(e); and make direct payments to third-
998	party vendors:
999	(a)  For travel expenses of such business clients, guests,
1000	and authorized persons incurred by Space Florida the authority
1001	in connection with the performance of its statutory duties, and
1002	for travel expenses incurred by state officials and state
1003	employees while accompanying such business clients, guests, or
1004	authorized persons or when authorized by the board or its
1005	designee.
1006	(b)  For entertainment expenses of such guests, business
1007	clients, and authorized persons incurred by Space Florida the
1008	authority in connection with the performance of its statutory
1009	duties, and for entertainment expenses incurred for Space
1010	Florida authority officials and employees when such expenses are
1011	incurred while in the physical presence of such business
1012	clients, guests, or authorized persons.
1013	(2)  The rules shall be subject to approval by the Chief
1014	Financial Officer before adoption prior to promulgation. The
1015	rules shall require the submission of paid receipts, or other
1016	proof prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer, with any claim
1017	for reimbursement, and shall require, as a condition for any
1018	advancement, an agreement to submit paid receipts or other proof
1019	and to refund any unused portion of the advancement within 15
1020	days after the expense is incurred or, if the advancement is
1021	made in connection with travel, within 15 days after completion
1022	of the travel. However, with respect to an advancement made
1023	solely for travel expenses, the rules may allow paid receipts or
1024	other proof to be submitted, and any unused portion of the
1025	advancement to be refunded, within 30 days after completion of
1026	the travel.
1027	(3)  An annual report shall be made to the Legislature not
1028	later than November 30 of each year for the previous fiscal
1029	year, which shall consist of a synopsis concisely summarizing
1030	all travel, entertainment, and incidental expenses incurred
1031	within the United States and, separately, all travel,
1032	entertainment, and incidental expenses incurred outside the
1033	United States.
1034	(4)  A No claim submitted under this section is not shall
1035	be required to be sworn to before a notary public or other
1036	officer authorized to administer oaths, but any claim authorized
1037	or required to be made under any provision of this section must
1038	shall contain a statement that the expenses were actually
1039	incurred as necessary travel or entertainment expenses in the
1040	performance of official duties of Space Florida the authority
1041	and shall be verified by written declaration that it is true and
1042	correct as to every material matter. Any person who willfully
1043	makes and subscribes to any such claim which the person does not
1044	believe to be true and correct as to every material matter or
1045	who willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or
1046	advises, the preparation or presentation of a claim pursuant to
1047	this section, which claim is fraudulent or false as to any
1048	material matter, whether or not such falsity or fraud is with
1049	the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to
1050	present such claim, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree,
1051	punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Whoever
1052	receives an advancement or reimbursement by means of a false
1053	claim is civilly liable, in the amount of the overpayment, for
1054	the reimbursement of the public fund from which the claim was
1055	paid.
1056	Section 12.  Section 331.311, Florida Statutes, is amended
1057	to read:
1058	331.311  Exercise by Space Florida authority of its powers
1059	within municipalities and other political subdivisions.--Space
1060	Florida may The authority shall have the power to exercise any
1061	of its rights, powers, privileges, and authority in any and all
1062	portions of any spaceport territory lying within the boundaries
1063	of any municipal corporation or other political subdivision,
1064	heretofore or hereafter created or organized, whose boundaries
1065	lie wholly or partly within the geographical limits of the
1066	spaceport territory, to the same extent and in the same manner
1067	as in areas of the spaceport territory not incorporated as part
1068	of a municipality or other political subdivision. With respect
1069	to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision
1070	whose boundaries lie partly within and partly without the
1071	geographical limits of the spaceport territory, Space Florida
1072	may the authority shall have the power to exercise its rights,
1073	powers, privileges, and authority only within the portion of the
1074	such municipal corporation or other political subdivision lying
1075	within the boundaries of the spaceport territory.
1076	Section 13.  Section 331.312, Florida Statutes, is amended
1077	to read:
1078	331.312  Furnishing facilities and services within the
1079	spaceport territory.--Space Florida may The authority shall have
1080	the power to construct, develop, create, maintain, and operate
1081	its projects within the geographical limits of the spaceport
1082	territory, including any portions of the spaceport territory
1083	located inside the boundaries of any incorporated municipality
1084	or other political subdivision, and to offer, supply, and
1085	furnish the facilities and services provided for in this act to,
1086	and to establish and collect fees, rentals, and other charges
1087	from, persons, public or private, within the geographical limits
1088	of the spaceport territory and for the use of Space Florida the
1089	authority itself.
1090	Section 14.  Section 331.313, Florida Statutes, is amended
1091	to read:
1092	331.313  Power of Space Florida the authority with respect
1093	to roads.--Within the territorial limits of any spaceport
1094	territory, Space Florida may the authority has the right to
1095	acquire, through purchase or interagency agreement, or as
1096	otherwise provided in law, and to construct, control, and
1097	maintain, roads deemed necessary by Space Florida the authority
1098	and connections thereto and extensions thereof now or hereafter
1099	acquired, constructed, or maintained in accordance with
1100	established highway safety standards; provided that, in the
1101	event a road being addressed by Space Florida the authority is
1102	owned by another agency or jurisdiction, Space Florida the
1103	authority, before prior to proceeding with the proposed project
1104	or work activity, shall have either coordinated the desired work
1105	with the owning agency or jurisdiction or shall have
1106	successfully executed an interagency agreement with the owning
1107	agency or jurisdiction.
1108	Section 15.  Section 331.316, Florida Statutes, is amended
1109	to read:
1110	331.316  Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges;
1111	procedure for adoption and modification; minimum revenue
1112	requirements.--
1113	(1)  To recover the costs of the spaceport facility or
1114	system, Space Florida may the authority shall have the power to
1115	prescribe, fix, establish, and collect rates, fees, rentals,
1116	tolls, fares, or other charges (hereinafter referred to as
1117	"revenues"), and to revise the same from time to time, for the
1118	facilities and services furnished or to be furnished by Space
1119	Florida the authority and the spaceport, including, but not
1120	limited to, launch pads, ranges, payload assembly and processing
1121	facilities, visitor and tourist facilities, transportation
1122	facilities, and parking and other related facilities, and may
1123	shall have the power to provide for reasonable penalties against
1124	any user or property for any such rates, fees, rentals, tolls,
1125	fares, or other charges that are delinquent.
1126	(2)  The board may shall have the power to enter into
1127	contracts for the use of the projects of Space Florida the
1128	authority and for the services and facilities furnished or to be
1129	furnished by Space Florida the authority, including, but not
1130	limited to, launch services, payload assembly and processing,
1131	and other aerospace-related space-related services, for such
1132	consideration and on such other terms and conditions as the
1133	board may approve. Such contracts, and revenues or service
1134	charges received or to be received by Space Florida the
1135	authority thereunder, may be pledged as security for any of the
1136	bonds of Space Florida the authority.
1137	Section 16.  Section 331.317, Florida Statutes, is amended
1138	to read:
1139	331.317  Recovery of delinquent charges.--In the event that
1140	any of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, other charges, or
1141	delinquent penalties shall not be paid as and when due and shall
1142	be in default for 30 days or more, the unpaid balance thereof
1143	and all interest accrued thereon, together with attorney's fees
1144	and costs, may be recovered by Space Florida the authority in a
1145	civil action.
1146	Section 17.  Section 331.318, Florida Statutes, is amended
1147	to read:
1148	331.318  Discontinuance of service.--In the event that the
1149	rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges for the
1150	services and facilities of any project are not paid when due,
1151	the board may shall have the power to discontinue and shut off
1152	the same until such rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other
1153	charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the
1154	shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such
1155	services and facilities, are fully paid. Such delinquent rates,
1156	fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, together with
1157	interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and
1158	discontinuance and the restoration of such services and
1159	facilities, and reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses,
1160	may be recovered by Space Florida the authority by suit in any
1161	court of competent jurisdiction. Space Florida The authority may
1162	also enforce payment of such delinquent rates, fees, rentals,
1163	tolls, fares, or other charges by any other lawful method of
1164	enforcement.
1165	Section 18.  Section 331.319, Florida Statutes, is amended
1166	to read:
1167	331.319  Comprehensive planning; building and safety
1168	codes.--The board of directors may supervisors shall have the
1169	power to:
1170	(1)  Adopt, and from time to time review, amend,
1171	supplement, or repeal, a comprehensive general plan for the
1172	physical development of the area within the spaceport territory
1173	in accordance with the objectives and purposes of this act and
1174	consistent with the comprehensive plans of the applicable county
1175	or counties and municipality or municipalities adopted pursuant
1176	to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
1177	Development Regulation Act, part II of chapter 163.
1178	(2)  Prohibit within the spaceport territory the
1179	construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition, or the
1180	commencement of the construction, alteration, repair (except
1181	emergency repairs), removal, or demolition, of any building or
1182	structure, including, but not by way of limitation, public
1183	utility poles, lines, pipes, and facilities, without first
1184	obtaining a permit from the board or such other officer or
1185	agency as the board may designate, and to prescribe the
1186	procedure with respect to the obtaining of such permit.
1187	Section 19.  Section 331.320, Florida Statutes, is amended
1188	to read:
1189	331.320  Additional powers of board.--The board of
1190	directors may shall have the power within any spaceport
1191	territory to:
1192	(1)  Adopt regulations to prohibit or control the pollution
1193	of air and water, and require certain location and placement of
1194	electrical power, telephone, and other utility lines, cables,
1195	pipes, and ducts.
1196	(2)  Divide the spaceport territory into zones or districts
1197	of such number, shape, and area as the board may deem best
1198	suited to carry out the purposes of this act, and within and for
1199	each such district make regulations and restrictions as provided
1200	for in subsection (1).
1201	Section 20.  Section 331.321, Florida Statutes, is amended
1202	to read:
1203	331.321  Federal and other funds and aid.--Space Florida
1204	may The authority is authorized to accept, receive, and receipt
1205	for federal moneys, property, and other moneys or properties,
1206	either public or private, for the acquisition, planning,
1207	operation, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance,
1208	equipment, or development of programs, facilities, and sites
1209	therefor, and to comply with the provisions of the laws of the
1210	United States and any rules and regulations made thereunder for
1211	the expenditure of federal moneys.
1212	Section 21.  Section 331.322, Florida Statutes, is amended
1213	to read:
1214	331.322  Agreements with municipalities within any
1215	spaceport territory.--The board of directors and the governing
1216	body or bodies of any one or more municipalities located wholly
1217	or partly within any spaceport territory, whether now in
1218	existence or hereafter created, may are authorized to enter into
1219	and carry into effect contracts and agreements relating to the
1220	common powers, duties, and functions of the board and other
1221	officers, agents, and employees of Space Florida the authority,
1222	and the respective governing body or bodies of one or more such
1223	municipalities, and their respective officers, agents, and
1224	employees, to the end that there may be effective cooperation
1225	between and coordination of the efforts of such municipality or
1226	municipalities and Space Florida the authority in discharging
1227	their common functions, powers, and duties and in rendering
1228	services to the respective residents and property owners of such
1229	municipality or municipalities and Space Florida the authority.
1230	The board and the governing body or bodies of one or more such
1231	municipalities are further authorized to enter into and carry
1232	into effect contracts and agreements for the performance of any
1233	of their common functions, powers, and duties by a central
1234	agency or common agent of the contracting parties.
1235	Section 22.  Section 331.323, Florida Statutes, is amended
1236	to read:
1237	331.323  Cooperative agreements with the state, counties,
1238	and municipalities.--
1239	(1)  The state and the counties, municipalities, and other
1240	political subdivisions, public bodies, and agencies thereof, or
1241	any of them, whether now existing or hereafter created, are
1242	authorized to aid and cooperate with Space Florida the authority
1243	in carrying out any of the purposes and projects of Space
1244	Florida the authority, to enter into cooperative agreements with
1245	Space Florida the authority, to provide in any such cooperative
1246	agreement for the making of loans, gifts, grants, or
1247	contributions to Space Florida the authority and the granting
1248	and conveyance to Space Florida the authority of real or
1249	personal property of any kind or nature, or any interest
1250	therein, for the carrying out of the purpose and projects of
1251	Space Florida the authority; to covenant in any such cooperative
1252	agreement to pay all or any part of the costs of acquisition,
1253	planning, development, construction, reconstruction, extension,
1254	improvement, operation, and maintenance of any projects of Space
1255	Florida the authority; and to pay all or any part of the
1256	principal and interest on any bonds of Space Florida the
1257	authority.
1258	(2)  The state and the counties, municipalities, and other
1259	political subdivisions, public bodies, and agencies thereof, or
1260	any of them, whether now existing or hereafter created, and
1261	Space Florida the authority created by this act, are further
1262	authorized to enter into cooperative agreements to provide for
1263	the furnishing by Space Florida the authority to the state or
1264	any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, public
1265	body, or agency thereof of any of the facilities and services of
1266	Space Florida the authority, or by the state or any county,
1267	municipality, or other political subdivision, public body, or
1268	agency thereof to Space Florida the authority and to persons
1269	within the spaceport territory of facilities and services of the
1270	type that Space Florida the authority is authorized to furnish
1271	or undertake, or such other facilities and services as may be
1272	determined necessary or desirable by the board for the carrying
1273	out of the purposes of this act. Without limitation of the
1274	foregoing, such cooperative agreements may provide for the
1275	furnishing by any county, municipality, or other political
1276	subdivision of fire and police protection for Space Florida the
1277	authority and persons and property within Space Florida the
1278	authority, and for the providing to Space Florida the authority
1279	of any services deemed necessary or desirable by the board for
1280	the proper functioning of Space Florida the authority.
1281	(3)  Without limitation of the foregoing, the board may
1282	undertake and finance any of the projects of Space Florida the
1283	authority, in whole or in part, jointly with any municipality or
1284	municipalities, now existing or hereafter created, or in any
1285	other manner combine the projects of Space Florida the authority
1286	with the projects of such municipality or municipalities.
1287	(4)  Any agreement of the type authorized by this section
1288	may be made and entered into under pursuant to this act for such
1289	time or times, not exceeding 40 years.
1290	Section 23.  Section 331.324, Florida Statutes, is amended
1291	to read:
1292	331.324  Contracts, grants, and contributions.--Space
1293	Florida may The authority shall have the power to make and enter
1294	all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the
1295	performance of the functions of Space Florida the authority and
1296	the execution of its powers, and to contract with, and to accept
1297	and receive grants or loans of money, material, or property
1298	from, any person, private or public, as the board shall
1299	determine to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes
1300	of this act, and in connection with any such contract, grant, or
1301	loan to stipulate and agree to such covenants, terms, and
1302	conditions as the board shall deem appropriate.
1303	Section 24.  Section 331.325, Florida Statutes, is amended
1304	to read:
1305	331.325  Environmental permits.--Space Florida The
1306	authority shall obtain required environmental permits in
1307	accordance with federal and state law and shall comply with the
1308	provisions of chapter 380.
1309	Section 25.  Section 331.326, Florida Statutes, is amended
1310	to read:
1311	331.326  Information relating to trade secrets
1312	confidential.--The records of Space Florida the authority
1313	regarding matters encompassed by this act are public records
1314	subject to the provisions of chapter 119. Any information held
1315	by Space Florida the authority which is a trade secret, as
1316	defined in s. 812.081, including trade secrets of Space Florida
1317	the authority, any spaceport user, or the space industry
1318	business, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s.
1319	119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and may
1320	not be disclosed. If Space Florida the authority determines that
1321	any information requested by the public will reveal a trade
1322	secret, it shall, in writing, inform the person making the
1323	request of that determination. The determination is a final
1324	order as defined in s. 120.52. Any meeting or portion of a
1325	meeting of Space Florida's the authority's board of supervisors
1326	is exempt from the provisions of s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I
1327	of the State Constitution when the board is discussing trade
1328	secrets. Any public record generated during the closed portions
1329	of the such meetings, such as minutes, tape recordings, and
1330	notes, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s.
1331	119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.
1332	Section 26.  Section 331.327, Florida Statutes, is amended
1333	to read:
1334	331.327  Foreign trade zone.--Space Florida may The
1335	authority shall have the power to apply to the Federal
1336	Government for a grant allowing the designation of any spaceport
1337	territory as a foreign trade zone pursuant to ss. 288.36 and
1338	288.37. However, the designation of any spaceport territory as a
1339	foreign trade zone does shall not be deemed to authorize an
1340	exemption from any tax imposed by the state or by any political
1341	subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof.
1342	Section 27.  Section 331.328, Florida Statutes, is amended
1343	to read:
1344	331.328  Sovereign immunity.--As an independent special
1345	district, Space Florida has The authority shall be granted
1346	sovereign immunity in the same manner as the state under the
1347	laws and Constitution of the State of Florida. The state, by
1348	this section, hereby waives the sovereign immunity granted to
1349	the same extent as waived by the state under state law.
1350	Section 28.  Section 331.329, Florida Statutes, is amended
1351	to read:
1352	331.329  Changing boundary lines; annexation and exclusion
1353	of lands; creation of municipalities within the geographical
1354	limits of any spaceport territory; limitations on the furnishing
1355	of services within annexed areas.--
1356	(1)  The board of directors may at any time strike out or
1357	correct the description of any land within or claimed to be
1358	within the boundary lines of any spaceport territory upon the
1359	written consent of the owners of all the land that would be
1360	included or excluded from the boundary lines of any spaceport
1361	territory or otherwise affected by the taking of such action,
1362	and of the owners of not less than the majority in acreage of
1363	all lands within any spaceport territory.
1364	(a)  The board may enlarge the geographical limits of any
1365	spaceport territory to include any lands not then within any
1366	spaceport territory:
1367	1.  Upon the written consent of the owners of all the land
1368	to be included in any spaceport territory and of the owners of
1369	not less than a majority in acreage of all the land then within
1370	any spaceport territory; or
1371	2.  By resolution of the board approved at a special
1372	election called for such purpose, by vote of a majority of
1373	freeholders residing within the area to be annexed and a
1374	majority of freeholders residing within any spaceport territory.
1375	(b)  The board of directors may contract the geographical
1376	limits of any spaceport territory so as to exclude from any
1377	spaceport territory any land then within any spaceport
1378	territory:
1379	1.  Upon the written consent of the owners of all the land
1380	to be so excluded and of the owners of not less than a majority
1381	in acreage of all the land then within any spaceport territory;
1382	or
1383	2.  By resolution of the board approved at a special
1384	election called for such purpose, by vote of a majority of
1385	freeholders residing within the area to be excluded and a
1386	majority of the freeholders residing within any spaceport
1387	territory.
1388	(2)  Land, including property situated thereon, added to
1389	any spaceport territory in the manner provided in subsection (1)
1390	shall from the time of its inclusion within such spaceport
1391	territory be subject to all assessments thereafter levied and
1392	assessed on all other land or property of any spaceport
1393	territory similarly situated. Land, including property situated
1394	thereon, excluded from any spaceport territory in the manner
1395	provided in subsection (1) shall from the date of such exclusion
1396	be exempt from assessments thereafter imposed by Space Florida
1397	the authority but shall not be exempt from assessments
1398	theretofore levied or due with respect to such land or property,
1399	or from subsequent installments of assessments theretofore
1400	levied or assessed with respect thereto, and such assessments
1401	may be enforced and collected by or on behalf of Space Florida
1402	the authority in the same manner as if such land or property
1403	continued to be within the geographical limits of any spaceport
1404	territory.
1405	(3)  In the event that the geographical limits of any
1406	spaceport territory as set forth in s. 331.304 are revised so as
1407	to include within any spaceport territory any areas not
1408	presently contained within any spaceport territory, Space
1409	Florida may the authority shall not engage in the business of
1410	furnishing electric power for sale in such annexed area, unless
1411	Space Florida the authority shall offer to purchase from any
1412	person who is at the time engaged in the business of making,
1413	generating, or distributing electricity for sale within such
1414	annexed area, such portion of its electric plant and property
1415	suitable and used for such business in connection therewith as
1416	lies within the limits of such annexed area, in a manner
1417	consistent with law.
1418	(4)  Space Florida The authority shall designate new launch
1419	pads outside the present designated spaceport territories by
1420	statutory amendment of s. 331.304.
1421	Section 29.  Section 331.331, Florida Statutes, is amended
1422	to read:
1423	331.331  Revenue bonds.--
1424	(1)  Revenue bonds issued by Space Florida the authority
1425	shall not be deemed revenue bonds issued by the state or its
1426	agencies for purposes of s. 11, Art. VII of the State
1427	Constitution and ss. 215.57-215.83. Space Florida The authority
1428	shall include in its annual report to the Governor and
1429	Legislature, as provided in s. 331.310, a summary of the status
1430	of existing and proposed bonding projects.
1431	(2)  The issuance of revenue bonds may be secured by or
1432	payable from the gross or net pledge of the revenues to be
1433	derived from any project or combination of projects, from the
1434	rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges to be
1435	collected from the users of any project or projects; from any
1436	revenue-producing undertaking or activity of Space Florida the
1437	authority; or from any source of pledged security. Such bonds
1438	shall not constitute an indebtedness of Space Florida the
1439	authority unless such bonds are additionally secured by the full
1440	faith and credit of Space Florida the authority. Bonds issued by
1441	Space Florida the authority are not secured by the full faith
1442	and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute an
1443	obligation, either general or special, thereof.
1444	(3)  Any two or more projects may be combined and
1445	consolidated into a single project, and may thereafter be
1446	operated and maintained as a single project. The revenue bonds
1447	authorized herein may be issued to finance any one or more such
1448	projects separately, or to finance two or more such projects,
1449	regardless whether or not such projects have been combined and
1450	consolidated into a single project. If the board deems it
1451	advisable, the proceedings authorizing such revenue bonds may
1452	provide that Space Florida the authority may thereafter combine
1453	the projects then being financed or theretofore financed with
1454	other projects to be subsequently financed by Space Florida the
1455	authority shall be on a parity with the revenue bonds then being
1456	issued, all on such terms, conditions, and limitations as shall
1457	be provided, and may further provide that the revenues to be
1458	derived from the subsequent projects shall at the time of the
1459	issuance of such parity revenue bonds be also pledged to the
1460	holders of any revenue bonds theretofore issued to finance the
1461	revenue undertakings which are later combined with such
1462	subsequent projects. Space Florida The authority may pledge for
1463	the security of the revenue bonds a fixed amount, without regard
1464	to any fixed proportion of the gross revenues of any project.
1465	Section 30.  Section 331.333, Florida Statutes, is amended
1466	to read:
1467	331.333  Refunding bonds.--Space Florida The authority
1468	through its board may shall have the power to issue bonds to
1469	provide for the retirement or refunding of any bonds or
1470	obligations of Space Florida the authority that at the time of
1471	such issuance are or subsequently thereto become due and
1472	payable, or that at the time of issuance have been called or are
1473	or will be subject to call for redemption within 10 years
1474	thereafter, or the surrender of which can be procured from the
1475	holders thereof at prices satisfactory to the board. Refunding
1476	bonds may be issued at any time when in the judgment of the
1477	board such issuance will be advantageous to Space Florida the
1478	authority. The provisions of this act pertaining to bonds of
1479	Space Florida the authority shall, unless the context otherwise
1480	requires, govern the issuance of refunding bonds, the form and
1481	other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and
1482	the duties of the board with respect to the same.
1483	Section 31.  Section 331.334, Florida Statutes, is amended
1484	to read:
1485	331.334  Pledging assessments and other revenues and
1486	properties as additional security on bonds.--Space Florida The
1487	authority may pledge as additional security for the payment of
1488	any of the bonds of Space Florida the authority its full faith
1489	and credit, and provide that such bonds shall be payable as to
1490	both principal and interest, and as to any reserve or other
1491	funds provided therefor, to the full extent that any revenues as
1492	defined in this act, assessments, or other funds, or any
1493	combination thereof, pledged therefor are insufficient for the
1494	full payment of the same, and provided further that no bonds
1495	shall be issued to the payment of which the full faith and
1496	credit of Space Florida the authority is pledged unless approved
1497	at an election in the manner provided by law. Space Florida The
1498	authority by resolution of the board may also pledge as
1499	additional security for said bonds the revenues from any project
1500	of Space Florida the authority, utility service, assessments,
1501	and any other sources of revenue or funds, or any combination of
1502	the foregoing, and may pledge or mortgage any of the properties,
1503	rights, interest, or other assets of Space Florida the
1504	authority. Bonds issued by Space Florida the authority are not
1505	secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Florida and
1506	do not constitute an obligation, either general or special,
1507	thereof. The board may also provide with respect to any bonds of
1508	Space Florida the authority that such bonds shall be payable, in
1509	whole or in part, as to principal amount or interest, or both,
1510	out of rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges
1511	collected with respect to any of the projects of Space Florida
1512	the authority.
1513	Section 32.  Section 331.335, Florida Statutes, is amended
1514	to read:
1515	331.335  Lien of pledges.--All pledges of revenues and
1516	assessments made pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be
1517	valid and binding from the time when such pledges are made. All
1518	such revenues and assessments so pledged and thereafter
1519	collected shall immediately be subject to the lien of such
1520	pledges without any physical delivery thereof or further action,
1521	and the lien of such pledges shall be valid and binding as
1522	against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract,
1523	or otherwise against Space Florida the authority, irrespective
1524	of whether such parties have notice thereof.
1525	Section 33.  Section 331.336, Florida Statutes, is amended
1526	to read:
1527	331.336  Issuance of bond anticipation notes.--In addition
1528	to the other powers provided for in this act and not in
1529	limitation thereof, Space Florida may the authority shall have
1530	the power, at any time from time to time after the issuance of
1531	any bonds of Space Florida the authority shall have been
1532	authorized, to borrow money for the purposes for which such
1533	bonds are to be issued in anticipation of the receipt of the
1534	proceeds of the sale of such bonds and to issue bond
1535	anticipation notes in a principal amount not in excess of the
1536	authorized maximum amount of such bond issue. Such notes shall
1537	be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such
1538	rate or rates, mature at such time or times, be renewable for
1539	such additional term or terms, and be in such form and executed
1540	in such manner as the board shall prescribe. Such notes may be
1541	sold at public sale, or if such notes shall be renewable notes,
1542	may be exchanged for notes then outstanding on such terms as the
1543	board shall determine. Such notes shall be paid from the
1544	proceeds of such bonds when issued. The board may in its
1545	discretion, in lieu of retiring the notes by means of bonds,
1546	retire them by means of current revenues or from any assessments
1547	levied for the payment of such bonds, but in such event a like
1548	amount of the bonds authorized shall not be issued.
1549	Section 34.  Section 331.337, Florida Statutes, is amended
1550	to read:
1551	331.337  Short-term borrowing.--Space Florida The authority
1552	at any time may obtain loans, in such amount and on such terms
1553	and conditions as the board may approve, for the purpose of
1554	paying any of the expenses of Space Florida the authority or any
1555	costs incurred or that may be incurred in connection with any of
1556	the projects of Space Florida the authority, which loans shall
1557	have such term or terms, be renewable for such term or terms,
1558	bear interest at such rate or rates, and be payable from and
1559	secured by a pledge of such funds, revenues, and assessments as
1560	the board may determine. For the purpose of defraying such costs
1561	and expenses, Space Florida the authority may issue negotiable
1562	notes, warrants, or other evidences of debt signed on behalf of
1563	Space Florida the authority by any one of the board, such notes
1564	or other evidences of indebtedness to be payable at such time or
1565	times, to bear interest at such rate or rates, and to be sold or
1566	discounted at such price or prices and on such term or terms as
1567	the board may deem advisable. The board may shall have the right
1568	to provide for the payment thereof by pledging the whole or any
1569	part of the funds, revenues, and assessments of Space Florida
1570	the authority.
1571	Section 35.  Section 331.338, Florida Statutes, is amended
1572	to read:
1573	331.338  Trust agreements.--In the discretion of the board,
1574	any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and
1575	between Space Florida the authority and a corporate trustee
1576	which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a
1577	trust company within or without the state. The resolution
1578	authorizing the issuance of the bonds or such trust agreement
1579	may pledge the revenues to be received from any projects of
1580	Space Florida the authority and any other authorized moneys to
1581	be used for the repayment of bonds, and may contain such
1582	provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies
1583	of the bondholders as the board may approve, including without
1584	limitation covenants setting forth the duties of Space Florida
1585	the authority in relation to the acquisition, planning,
1586	development, construction, reconstruction, improvement,
1587	maintenance, repair, operation, and insurance of any projects,
1588	the fixing and revision of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls,
1589	fares, and charges, and the custody, safeguarding, and
1590	application of all moneys, and for the employment of consulting
1591	engineers in connection with such acquisition, planning,
1592	development, construction, reconstruction, improvement,
1593	maintenance, repair, or operation. It shall be lawful for any
1594	bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the state
1595	or the United States which may act as a depository of the
1596	proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish such indemnifying
1597	bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by Space
1598	Florida the authority. Such resolution or trust agreement may
1599	set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the
1600	trustee, if any, and may restrict the individual right of action
1601	by bondholders. The board may provide for the payment of the
1602	proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of any
1603	project to such officer, board, or depository as it may
1604	designate for the custody thereof, and for the method of
1605	disbursement thereof, with such safeguards and restrictions as
1606	it may determine. All expenses incurred in carrying out the
1607	provisions of such resolution or trust agreement may be treated
1608	as part of the cost of the project to which such trust agreement
1609	pertains.
1610	Section 36.  Section 331.339, Florida Statutes, is amended
1611	to read:
1612	331.339  Sale of bonds.--Bonds may be sold in blocks or
1613	installments at different times, or an entire issue or series
1614	may be sold at one time. Bonds may only be sold at public sale
1615	after being advertised and publicly noticed, unless Space
1616	Florida the authority has previously complied with the
1617	provisions of s. 218.385. Bonds may be sold or exchanged for
1618	refunding bonds. Special assessment and revenue bonds may be
1619	delivered as payment by Space Florida the authority of the
1620	purchase price or lease of any project or part thereof, or a
1621	combination of projects or parts thereof, or as the purchase
1622	price of, or exchange for, any property, real, personal, or
1623	mixed, including franchises, or services rendered by any
1624	contractor, engineer, or other person, all at one time or in
1625	blocks from time to time, in such manner and upon such terms as
1626	the board in its discretion shall determine. The price or prices
1627	for any bonds sold, exchanged, or delivered may be:
1628	(1)  The money paid for the bonds.
1629	(2)  The principal amount, plus accrued interest to date of
1630	redemption or exchange, of outstanding obligations exchanged for
1631	refunding bonds.
1632	(3)  In the case of special assessment or revenue bonds,
1633	the amount of any indebtedness to contractors or other persons
1634	paid with such bonds, or the fair value of any properties
1635	exchanged for the bonds, as determined by the board.
1636	Section 37.  Section 331.340, Florida Statutes, is amended
1637	to read:
1638	331.340  Authorization and form of bonds.--Bonds may be
1639	authorized by resolution or resolutions of the board which shall
1640	be adopted by a majority of all of the members thereof then in
1641	office and present at the meeting at which the resolution or
1642	resolutions are adopted and shall be approved as provided in s.
1643	331.305. The resolution or resolutions of the board may be
1644	adopted at the same meeting at which they are introduced, and
1645	shall be published and noticed. The board may by resolution
1646	authorize the issuance of bonds, fix the aggregate amount of
1647	bonds to be issued, the purpose or purposes for which the moneys
1648	derived therefrom shall be expanded, the rate or rates of
1649	interest, the denomination of the bonds, whether or not the
1650	bonds are to be issued in one or more series, the date or dates
1651	thereof, the date or dates of maturity, which shall not exceed
1652	40 years from their respective dates of issuance, the medium of
1653	payment, the place or places within or without the state where
1654	payment shall be made, registration privileges, redemption terms
1655	and privileges (whether with or without premium), the manner of
1656	execution, the form of the bonds including any interest coupons
1657	to be attached thereto, the manner of execution of bonds and
1658	coupons, and any and all other terms, covenants, and conditions
1659	thereof, and the establishment of reserve or other funds. Such
1660	authorizing resolution may further provide that such bonds may
1661	be executed manually or by engraved, lithographed, or facsimile
1662	signature, provided that where signatures are engraved,
1663	lithographed, or facsimile no bond shall be valid unless
1664	countersigned by a registrar or other officer designated by
1665	appropriate resolution of the board. The seal of Space Florida
1666	the authority may be affixed, lithographed, engraved, or
1667	otherwise reproduced in facsimile on such bonds. In case any
1668	officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature shall
1669	appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officer
1670	before the delivery of such bonds, such signature or facsimile
1671	shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the
1672	same as if the officer had remained in office until such
1673	delivery.
1674	Section 38.  Section 331.343, Florida Statutes, is amended
1675	to read:
1676	331.343  Defeasance.--The board may make such provision
1677	with respect to the defeasance of the right, title, and interest
1678	of the holders of any of the bonds and obligations of Space
1679	Florida the authority in any revenues, funds, or other
1680	properties by which such bonds are secured as the board deems
1681	appropriate and, without limitation on the foregoing, may
1682	provide that when such bonds or obligations become due and
1683	payable or shall have been called for redemption, and the whole
1684	amount of the principal and the interest and premium, if any,
1685	due and payable upon the bonds or obligations when outstanding
1686	shall be paid, or sufficient moneys or direct obligations of the
1687	United States Government the principal of and the interest on
1688	which when due will provide sufficient moneys, shall be held or
1689	deposited in trust for such purpose, and provision shall also be
1690	made for paying all other sums payable in connection with such
1691	bonds or other obligations, then and in such event the right,
1692	title, and interest of the holders of the bonds in any revenues,
1693	funds, or other properties by which such bonds are secured shall
1694	thereupon cease, terminate, and become void; and the board may
1695	apply any surplus in any sinking fund established in connection
1696	with such bonds or obligations and all balances remaining in all
1697	other funds or accounts other than money held for the redemption
1698	or payment of the bonds or other obligations to any lawful
1699	purpose of Space Florida the authority as the board shall
1700	determine.
1701	Section 39.  Section 331.345, Florida Statutes, is amended
1702	to read:
1703	331.345  Covenants.--Any resolution authorizing the
1704	issuance of bonds may contain such covenants as the board may
1705	deem advisable and all such covenants shall constitute valid and
1706	legally binding and enforceable contracts between Space Florida
1707	the authority and the bondholders, regardless of the time of
1708	issuance thereof. Such covenants may include, without
1709	limitation, covenants concerning the disposition of the bond
1710	proceeds, the use and disposition of project revenues, the
1711	pledging of revenues, and assessments, the obligations of Space
1712	Florida the authority with respect to the operation of the
1713	project and the maintenance of adequate project revenues, the
1714	issuance of additional bonds, the appointment, powers, and
1715	duties of trustees and receivers, the acquisition of outstanding
1716	bonds and obligations, restrictions on the establishing of
1717	competing projects or facilities, restrictions on the sale or
1718	disposal of the assets and property of Space Florida the
1719	authority, the priority of assessment liens, the priority of
1720	claims by bondholders on the taxing power of Space Florida the
1721	authority, the maintenance of deposits to assure the payment of
1722	revenues by users of spaceport facilities and services, the
1723	discontinuance of Space Florida authority services by reason of
1724	delinquent payments, acceleration upon default, the execution of
1725	necessary instruments, the procedure for amending or abrogating
1726	covenants with the bondholders, and such other covenants as may
1727	be deemed necessary or desirable for the security of the
1728	bondholders.
1729	Section 40.  Section 331.346, Florida Statutes, is amended
1730	to read:
1731	331.346  Validity of bonds; validation proceedings.--Any
1732	bonds issued by Space Florida the authority shall be
1733	incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders
1734	for value and shall not be invalid because of any irregularity
1735	or defect in the proceedings for the issue and sale thereof.
1736	Prior to the issuance of any bonds, Space Florida the authority
1737	shall publish a notice at least once in a newspaper or
1738	newspapers published or of general circulation in the
1739	appropriate counties in the state, stating the date of adoption
1740	of the resolution authorizing such obligations, the amount,
1741	maximum rate of interest, and maturity of such obligations, and
1742	the purpose in general terms for which such obligations are to
1743	be issued, and further stating that no action or proceeding
1744	questioning the validity of such obligations or of the
1745	proceedings authorizing the issuance thereof, or of any
1746	covenants made therein, must be instituted within 20 days after
1747	the first publication of such notice, or the validity of such
1748	obligations, proceedings, and covenants shall not be thereafter
1749	questioned in any court whatsoever. If no such action or
1750	proceeding is so instituted within such 20-day period, then the
1751	validity of such obligations, proceedings, and covenants shall
1752	be conclusive, and all persons or parties whatsoever shall be
1753	forever barred from questioning the validity of such
1754	obligations, proceedings, or covenants in any court whatsoever.
1755	Section 41.  Section 331.347, Florida Statutes, is amended
1756	to read:
1757	331.347  Act furnishes full authority for issuance of
1758	bonds.--This act constitutes full and complete authority for the
1759	issuance of bonds and the exercise of the powers of Space
1760	Florida the authority provided herein. Any and all bonds issued
1761	by Space Florida the authority shall not be secured by the full
1762	faith and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute
1763	an obligation, either general or special, thereof.
1764	Section 42.  Section 331.348, Florida Statutes, is amended
1765	to read:
1766	331.348  Investment of funds.--The board may in its
1767	discretion invest funds of Space Florida the authority through
1768	the Chief Financial Officer or in:
1769	(1)  Direct obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the
1770	United States or for the payment of the principal and interest
1771	of which the faith and credit of the United States is pledged;
1772	(2)  Bonds or notes issued by any of the following federal
1773	agencies: Bank for Cooperatives; federal intermediate credit
1774	banks; federal home loan bank system; federal land banks; or the
1775	Federal National Mortgage Association (including debentures or
1776	participating certificates issued by such association);
1777	(3)  Public housing bonds issued by public housing
1778	authorities and secured by a pledge or annual contributions
1779	under an annual contribution contract or contracts with the
1780	United States;
1781	(4)  Bonds or other interest-bearing obligations of any
1782	county, district, city, or town located in the state for which
1783	the full faith and credit of such political subdivision is
1784	pledged;
1785	(5)  Any investment authorized for insurers by ss. 625.306-
1786	625.316 and amendments thereto; or
1787	(6)  Any investment authorized under s. 17.57 and
1788	amendments thereto.
1789	Section 43.  Section 331.349, Florida Statutes, is amended
1790	to read:
1791	331.349  Fiscal year of Space Florida the authority.--The
1792	board may has the power to establish and from time to time
1793	redetermine the fiscal year of Space Florida the authority.
1794	Unless the board otherwise provides, Space Florida's the
1795	authority's fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30.
1796	Section 44.  Section 331.350, Florida Statutes, is amended
1797	to read:
1798	331.350  Insurance coverage of Space Florida the authority;
1799	safety program.--
1800	(1)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State
1801	Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may shall
1802	not insure buildings and property owned or leased by Space
1803	Florida the authority.
1804	(2)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State
1805	Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may shall
1806	not insure against any liability of Space Florida the authority.
1807	(3)  Space Florida The authority shall establish a safety
1808	program. The safety program shall include:
1809	(a)  The development and implementation of a loss
1810	prevention program which shall consist of a comprehensive
1811	authority wide safety program for all of Space Florida,
1812	including a statement, established by the board of directors
1813	supervisors, of safety policy and responsibility.
1814	(b)  Provision for regular and periodic facility and
1815	equipment inspections.
1816	(c)  Investigation of job-related employee accidents and
1817	other accidents occurring on the premises of Space Florida the
1818	authority or within areas of its jurisdiction.
1819	(d)  Establishment of a program to promote increased safety
1820	awareness among employees, agents, and subcontractors of Space
1821	Florida the authority.
1822	(4)(a)  Space Florida The authority shall, if available,
1823	secure insurance coverage within reasonable limits for liability
1824	which may arise as a consequence of its responsibilities.
1825	(b)  Space Florida The authority shall, if available, and
1826	if cost-effective, secure insurance coverage on its buildings,
1827	facilities, and property at reasonable levels.
1828	(c)  Space Florida The authority, with respect to the
1829	purchase of insurance, shall be subject to the applicable
1830	provisions of chapter 287 and other applicable law.
1831	Section 45.  Section 331.351, Florida Statutes, is amended
1832	to read:
1833	331.351  Participation by women, minorities, and socially
1834	and economically disadvantaged business enterprises
1835	encouraged.--It is the intent of the Legislature and the public
1836	policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially and
1837	economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to
1838	participate fully in all phases of economic and community
1839	development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, Space Florida
1840	the authority shall, in accordance with applicable state and
1841	federal law, involve and utilize women, minorities, and socially
1842	and economically disadvantaged business enterprises in all
1843	phases of the design, development, construction, maintenance,
1844	and operation of spaceports developed under this act.
1845	Section 46.  Section 331.354, Florida Statutes, is amended
1846	to read:
1847	331.354  Tax exemption.--The exercise of the powers granted
1848	by this act in all respects shall be for the benefit of the
1849	people of the state, for the increase of their industry and
1850	prosperity, for the improvement of their health and living
1851	conditions, and for the provision of gainful employment and
1852	shall constitute the performance of essential public functions.
1853	Space Florida is The authority shall not be required to pay any
1854	taxes on any project or any other property owned by Space
1855	Florida the authority under the provisions of this act or upon
1856	the income therefrom. The bonds issued under the provisions of
1857	this act or upon the income therefrom (including any profit made
1858	on the sale thereof), and all notes, mortgages, security
1859	agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments which arise
1860	out of or are given to secure the repayment of bonds issued in
1861	connection with a project financed under this act, shall at all
1862	times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit,
1863	political subdivision, or other instrumentality of the state.
1864	Nothing in This section, however, does not exempt shall be
1865	construed as exempting from taxation or assessments the
1866	leasehold interest of a lessee in any project or any other
1867	property or interest owned by the lessee. The exemption granted
1868	by this section is shall not be applicable to any tax imposed by
1869	chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations
1870	owned by corporations.
1871	Section 47.  Section 331.355, Florida Statutes, is amended
1872	to read:
1873	331.355  Use of name; ownership rights to intellectual
1874	property.--
1875	(1)(a)  The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or
1876	authorized to transact business in this state, or the name of
1877	any person or business entity transacting business in this
1878	state, may not use the words "Space Florida," "Florida Space
1879	Authority," "Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation," "Florida
1880	Space Research Institute," "spaceport Florida," or "Florida
1881	spaceport" in its name unless the Space Florida board of
1882	directors the authority gives written approval for such use.
1883	(b)  The Department of State may dissolve, pursuant to s.
1884	607.1421, any corporation that violates paragraph (a).
1885	(2)  Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 286, the
1886	legal title and every right, interest, claim, or demand of any
1887	kind in and to any patent, trademark, copyright, certification
1888	mark, or other right acquired under the patent and trademark
1889	laws of the United States or this state or any foreign country,
1890	or the application for the same, as is owned or held, acquired,
1891	or developed by Space Florida the authority, under the authority
1892	and directions given it by this part, is vested in Space Florida
1893	the authority for the use, benefit, and purposes provided in
1894	this part. Space Florida The authority is vested with and is
1895	authorized to exercise any and all of the normal incidents of
1896	such ownership, including the receipt and disposition of
1897	royalties. Any sums received as royalties from any such rights
1898	are hereby appropriated to Space Florida the authority for any
1899	and all of the purposes and uses provided in this part.
1900	Section 48.  Section 331.360, Florida Statutes, is amended
1901	to read:
1902	331.360  Joint participation project agreement or
1903	assistance; spaceport master plan.--
1904	(1)  It shall be the duty, function, and responsibility of
1905	the Department of Transportation to promote the further
1906	development and improvement of aerospace transportation
1907	facilities; to address intermodal requirements and impacts of
1908	the launch ranges, spaceports, and other space transportation
1909	facilities; to assist in the development of joint-use facilities
1910	and technology that support aviation and aerospace operations;
1911	to coordinate and cooperate in the development of spaceport
1912	infrastructure and related transportation facilities contained
1913	in the Strategic Intermodal System Plan;  to encourage, where
1914	appropriate, the cooperation and integration of airports and
1915	spaceports in order to meet transportation-related needs; and to
1916	facilitate and promote cooperative efforts between federal and
1917	state government entities to improve space transportation
1918	capacity and efficiency. In carrying out this duty and
1919	responsibility, the department may assist and advise, cooperate
1920	with, and coordinate with federal, state, local, or private
1921	organizations and individuals. The department may
1922	administratively house its space transportation responsibilities
1923	within an existing division or office.
1924	(2)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
1925	Department of Transportation may enter into a joint
1926	participation project agreement with, or otherwise assist, the
1927	Florida Space Florida Authority as necessary to effectuate the
1928	provisions of this chapter and may allocate funds for such
1929	purposes in its 5-year work program. However, the department may
1930	not fund the administrative or operational costs of Space
1931	Florida the authority.
1932	(3)  Space Florida The authority shall develop a spaceport
1933	master plan for expansion and modernization of space
1934	transportation facilities within spaceport territories as
1935	defined in s. 331.303(23). The plan shall contain recommended
1936	projects to meet current and future commercial, national, and
1937	state space transportation requirements. Space Florida The
1938	authority shall submit the plan to any appropriate metropolitan
1939	planning organization M.P.O. for review of intermodal impacts.
1940	Space Florida The authority shall submit the spaceport master
1941	plan to the Department of Transportation, and such plan may be
1942	included within the department's 5-year work program of
1943	qualifying aerospace discretionary capacity improvement under
1944	subsection (4). The plan shall identify appropriate funding
1945	levels and include recommendations on appropriate sources of
1946	revenue that may be developed to contribute to the State
1947	Transportation Trust Fund.
1948	(4)  Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, the
1949	department may participate in the capital cost of eligible
1950	spaceport discretionary capacity improvement projects. The
1951	annual legislative budget request shall be based on the proposed
1952	funding requested for approved spaceport discretionary capacity
1953	improvement projects.
1954	Section 49.  Section 331.369, Florida Statutes, is amended
1955	to read:
1956	331.369  Space Industry Workforce Initiative.--
1957	(1)  The Legislature finds that the aerospace space
1958	industry is critical to the economic future of the state and
1959	that the competitiveness of the industry in the state depends
1960	upon the development and maintenance of a qualified workforce.
1961	The Legislature further finds that the aerospace space industry
1962	in this state has diverse and complex workforce needs,
1963	including, but not limited to, the need for qualified entry-
1964	level workers, the need to upgrade the skills of technician-
1965	level incumbent workers, and the need to ensure continuing
1966	education opportunities for workers with advanced educational
1967	degrees. It is the intent of the Legislature to support programs
1968	designed to address the workforce development needs of the
1969	aerospace space industry in this state.
1970	(2)  The Workforce Development Board of Enterprise Florida,
1971	Inc., or it successor entity, shall coordinate development of a
1972	Space Industry Workforce Initiative in partnership with Space
1973	Florida, the Florida Space Research Institute, the institute's
1974	consortium of public and private universities, community
1975	colleges, and other training providers approved by the board.
1976	The purpose of the initiative is to use or revise existing
1977	programs and to develop innovative new programs to address the
1978	workforce needs of the aerospace space industry.
1979	(3)  The initiative shall emphasize:
1980	(a)  Curricula content and timeframes developed with
1981	industry participation and endorsed by the industry;
1982	(b)  Programs that certify persons completing training as
1983	meeting industry-approved standards or competencies;
1984	(c)  Use of distance-learning and computer-based training
1985	modules as appropriate and feasible;
1986	(d)  Industry solicitation of public and private
1987	universities to develop continuing education programs at the
1988	master's and doctoral levels;
1989	(e)  Agreements with the National Aeronautics and Space
1990	Administration to replicate on a national level successful
1991	training programs developed through the initiative; and
1992	(f)  Leveraging of state and federal workforce funds.
1993	(4)  The Workforce Development Board of Enterprise Florida,
1994	Inc., or its successor entity, with the assistance of Space
1995	Florida the Florida Space Research Institute, shall convene
1996	representatives from the aerospace space industry to identify
1997	the priority training and education needs of the industry and to
1998	appoint a team to design programs to meet the such priority
1999	needs.
2000	(5)  The Workforce Development Board of Enterprise Florida,
2001	Inc., or its successor entity, as part of its statutorily
2002	prescribed annual report to the Legislature, shall provide
2003	recommendations for policies, programs, and funding to enhance
2004	the workforce needs of the aerospace space industry.
2005	Section 50.  Paragraph (g) of subsection (2) of section
2006	14.2015, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
2007	14.2015  Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2008	Development; creation; powers and duties.--
2009	(2)  The purpose of the Office of Tourism, Trade, and
2010	Economic Development is to assist the Governor in working with
2011	the Legislature, state agencies, business leaders, and economic
2012	development professionals to formulate and implement coherent
2013	and consistent policies and strategies designed to provide
2014	economic opportunities for all Floridians. To accomplish such
2015	purposes, the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development
2016	shall:
2017	(g)  Serve as contract administrator for the state with
2018	respect to contracts with Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Florida
2019	Commission on Tourism, Space Florida, and all direct-support
2020	organizations under this act, excluding those relating to
2021	tourism. To accomplish the provisions of this act and applicable
2022	provisions of chapter 288, and notwithstanding the provisions of
2023	part I of chapter 287, the office shall enter into specific
2024	contracts with Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Florida Commission
2025	on Tourism, Space Florida, and other appropriate direct-support
2026	organizations. Such contracts may be multiyear and shall include
2027	specific performance measures for each year.
2028	Section 51.  Section 74.011, Florida Statutes, is amended
2029	to read:
2030	74.011  Scope.--In any eminent domain action, properly
2031	instituted by and in the name of the state; the Department of
2032	Transportation; any county, school board, municipality,
2033	expressway authority, regional water supply authority,
2034	transportation authority, flood control district, or drainage or
2035	subdrainage district; the ship canal authority; any lawfully
2036	constituted housing, port, or aviation authority; the Florida
2037	Space Authority; or any rural electric cooperative, telephone
2038	cooperative corporation, or public utility corporation, the
2039	petitioner may avail itself of the provisions of this chapter to
2040	take possession and title in advance of the entry of final
2041	judgment.
2042	Section 52.  Subsection (6) of section 196.012, Florida
2043	Statutes, is amended to read:
2044	196.012  Definitions.--For the purpose of this chapter, the
2045	following terms are defined as follows, except where the context
2046	clearly indicates otherwise:
2047	(6)  Governmental, municipal, or public purpose or function
2048	shall be deemed to be served or performed when the lessee under
2049	any leasehold interest created in property of the United States,
2050	the state or any of its political subdivisions, or any
2051	municipality, agency, special district, authority, or other
2052	public body corporate of the state is demonstrated to perform a
2053	function or serve a governmental purpose which could properly be
2054	performed or served by an appropriate governmental unit or which
2055	is demonstrated to perform a function or serve a purpose which
2056	would otherwise be a valid subject for the allocation of public
2057	funds. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an activity
2058	undertaken by a lessee which is permitted under the terms of its
2059	lease of real property designated as an aviation area on an
2060	airport layout plan which has been approved by the Federal
2061	Aviation Administration and which real property is used for the
2062	administration, operation, business offices and activities
2063	related specifically thereto in connection with the conduct of
2064	an aircraft full service fixed base operation which provides
2065	goods and services to the general aviation public in the
2066	promotion of air commerce shall be deemed an activity which
2067	serves a governmental, municipal, or public purpose or function.
2068	Any activity undertaken by a lessee which is permitted under the
2069	terms of its lease of real property designated as a public
2070	airport as defined in s. 332.004(14) by municipalities,
2071	agencies, special districts, authorities, or other public bodies
2072	corporate and public bodies politic of the state, a spaceport as
2073	defined in s. 331.303(19), or which is located in a deepwater
2074	port identified in s. 403.021(9)(b) and owned by one of the
2075	foregoing governmental units, subject to a leasehold or other
2076	possessory interest of a nongovernmental lessee that is deemed
2077	to perform an aviation, airport, aerospace, maritime, or port
2078	purpose or operation shall be deemed an activity that serves a
2079	governmental, municipal, or public purpose. The use by a lessee,
2080	licensee, or management company of real property or a portion
2081	thereof as a convention center, visitor center, sports facility
2082	with permanent seating, concert hall, arena, stadium, park, or
2083	beach is deemed a use that serves a governmental, municipal, or
2084	public purpose or function when access to the property is open
2085	to the general public with or without a charge for admission. If
2086	property deeded to a municipality by the United States is
2087	subject to a requirement that the Federal Government, through a
2088	schedule established by the Secretary of the Interior, determine
2089	that the property is being maintained for public historic
2090	preservation, park, or recreational purposes and if those
2091	conditions are not met the property will revert back to the
2092	Federal Government, then such property shall be deemed to serve
2093	a municipal or public purpose. The term "governmental purpose"
2094	also includes a direct use of property on federal lands in
2095	connection with the Federal Government's Space Exploration
2096	Program or spaceport activities as defined in s. 212.02(22).
2097	Real property and tangible personal property owned by the
2098	Federal Government or Space Florida the Florida Space Authority
2099	and used for defense and space exploration purposes or which is
2100	put to a use in support thereof shall be deemed to perform an
2101	essential national governmental purpose and shall be exempt.
2102	"Owned by the lessee" as used in this chapter does not include
2103	personal property, buildings, or other real property
2104	improvements used for the administration, operation, business
2105	offices and activities related specifically thereto in
2106	connection with the conduct of an aircraft full service fixed
2107	based operation which provides goods and services to the general
2108	aviation public in the promotion of air commerce provided that
2109	the real property is designated as an aviation area on an
2110	airport layout plan approved by the Federal Aviation
2111	Administration. For purposes of determination of "ownership,"
2112	buildings and other real property improvements which will revert
2113	to the airport authority or other governmental unit upon
2114	expiration of the term of the lease shall be deemed "owned" by
2115	the governmental unit and not the lessee. Providing two-way
2116	telecommunications services to the public for hire by the use of
2117	a telecommunications facility, as defined in s. 364.02(15), and
2118	for which a certificate is required under chapter 364 does not
2119	constitute an exempt use for purposes of s. 196.199, unless the
2120	telecommunications services are provided by the operator of a
2121	public-use airport, as defined in s. 332.004, for the operator's
2122	provision of telecommunications services for the airport or its
2123	tenants, concessionaires, or licensees, or unless the
2124	telecommunications services are provided by a public hospital.
2125	However, property that is being used to provide such
2126	telecommunications services on or before October 1, 1997, shall
2127	remain exempt, but such exemption expires October 1, 2004.
2128	Section 53.  Subsection (22) of section 212.02, Florida
2129	Statutes, is amended to read:
2130	212.02  Definitions.--The following terms and phrases when
2131	used in this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them in this
2132	section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
2133	meaning:
2134	(22)  "Spaceport activities" means activities directed or
2135	sponsored by Space Florida the Florida Space Authority on
2136	spaceport territory pursuant to its powers and responsibilities
2137	under the Space Florida Act Florida Space Authority Act.
2138	Section 54.  Subsection (7) of section 288.063, Florida
2139	Statutes, is amended to read:
2140	288.063  Contracts for transportation projects.--
2141	(7)  For the purpose of this section, Space Florida the
2142	Florida Space Authority may serve as the local government or as
2143	the contracting agency for transportation projects within
2144	spaceport territory as defined by s. 331.304.
2145	Section 55.  Subsection (1) of section 288.075, Florida
2146	Statutes, is amended to read:
2147	288.075  Confidentiality of records.--
2148	(1)  As used in this section, the term "economic
2149	development agency" means the Office of Tourism, Trade, and
2150	Economic Development, any industrial development authority
2151	created in accordance with part III of chapter 159 or by special
2152	law, Space Florida the Florida Space Authority created in part
2153	II of chapter 331, the Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation
2154	created in part III of chapter 331, the public economic
2155	development agency of a county or municipality, or any research
2156	and development authority created in accordance with part V of
2157	chapter 159. The term also includes any private agency, person,
2158	partnership, corporation, or business entity when authorized by
2159	the state, a municipality, or a county to promote the general
2160	business interests or industrial interests of the state or that
2161	municipality or county.
2162	Section 56.  Subsection (2) of section 288.35, Florida
2163	Statutes, is amended to read:
2164	288.35  Definitions.--The following terms, wherever used or
2165	referred to in this part, shall have the following meanings:
2166	(2)  "Government agency" means the state or any county or
2167	political subdivision thereof; any state agency; any
2168	consolidated government of a county, and some or all of the
2169	municipalities located within the said county; any chartered
2170	municipality in the state; and any of the institutions of such
2171	consolidated governments, counties, or municipalities.
2172	Specifically included are airports, port authorities, industrial
2173	authorities, and Space Florida the Florida Space Authority.
2174	Section 57.  Subsection (2) of section 288.9415, Florida
2175	Statutes, is amended to read:
2176	288.9415  International Trade Grants.--
2177	(2)  A county, municipality, economic development council,
2178	Space Florida the Florida Space Authority, or a not-for-profit
2179	association of businesses organized to assist in the promotion
2180	of international trade may apply for a grant of state funds for
2181	the promotion of international trade.
2182	Section 58.  Paragraph (j) of subsection (5) of section
2183	212.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
2184	212.08  Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and
2185	storage tax; specified exemptions.--The sale at retail, the
2186	rental, the use, the consumption, the distribution, and the
2187	storage to be used or consumed in this state of the following
2188	are hereby specifically exempt from the tax imposed by this
2189	chapter.
2190	(5)  EXEMPTIONS; ACCOUNT OF USE.--
2191	(j)  Machinery and equipment used in semiconductor,
2192	defense, or space technology production and research and
2193	development.--
2194	1.a.  Industrial machinery and equipment used in
2195	semiconductor technology facilities certified under subparagraph
2196	6. to manufacture, process, compound, or produce semiconductor
2197	technology products for sale or for use by these facilities are
2198	exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. For purposes of
2199	this paragraph, industrial machinery and equipment includes
2200	molds, dies, machine tooling, other appurtenances or accessories
2201	to machinery and equipment, testing equipment, test beds,
2202	computers, and software, whether purchased or self-fabricated,
2203	and, if self-fabricated, includes materials and labor for
2204	design, fabrication, and assembly.
2205	b.  Industrial machinery and equipment used in defense or
2206	space technology facilities certified under subparagraph 6. to
2207	design, manufacture, assemble, process, compound, or produce
2208	defense technology products or space technology products for
2209	sale or for use by these facilities are exempt from 25 percent
2210	of the tax imposed by this chapter.
2211	2.a.  Machinery and equipment are exempt from the tax
2212	imposed by this chapter if used predominately in semiconductor
2213	wafer research and development activities in a semiconductor
2214	technology research and development facility certified under
2215	subparagraph 6. For purposes of this paragraph, machinery and
2216	equipment includes molds, dies, machine tooling, other
2217	appurtenances or accessories to machinery and equipment, testing
2218	equipment, test beds, computers, and software, whether purchased
2219	or self-fabricated, and, if self-fabricated, includes materials
2220	and labor for design, fabrication, and assembly.
2221	b.  Machinery and equipment are exempt from 25 percent of
2222	the tax imposed by this chapter if used predominately in defense
2223	or space research and development activities in a defense or
2224	space technology research and development facility certified
2225	under subparagraph 6.
2226	3.  Building materials purchased for use in manufacturing
2227	or expanding clean rooms in semiconductor-manufacturing
2228	facilities are exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter.
2229	4.  In addition to meeting the criteria mandated by
2230	subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3., a business
2231	must be certified by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2232	Development as authorized in this paragraph in order to qualify
2233	for exemption under this paragraph.
2234	5.  For items purchased tax exempt pursuant to this
2235	paragraph, possession of a written certification from the
2236	purchaser, certifying the purchaser's entitlement to exemption
2237	pursuant to this paragraph, relieves the seller of the
2238	responsibility of collecting the tax on the sale of such items,
2239	and the department shall look solely to the purchaser for
2240	recovery of tax if it determines that the purchaser was not
2241	entitled to the exemption.
2242	6.a.  To be eligible to receive the exemption provided by
2243	subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3., a
2244	qualifying business entity shall initially apply to Enterprise
2245	Florida, Inc. The original certification shall be valid for a
2246	period of 2 years. In lieu of submitting a new application, the
2247	original certification may be renewed biennially by submitting
2248	to the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development a
2249	statement, certified under oath, that there has been no material
2250	change in the conditions or circumstances entitling the business
2251	entity to the original certification. The initial application
2252	and certification renewal statement shall be developed by the
2253	Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development in
2254	consultation with Enterprise Florida, Inc.
2255	b.  Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall review each submitted
2256	initial application and information and determine whether or not
2257	the application is complete within 5 working days. Once an
2258	application is complete, Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall, within
2259	10 working days, evaluate the application and recommend approval
2260	or disapproval of the application to the Office of Tourism,
2261	Trade, and Economic Development.
2262	c.  Upon receipt of the initial application and
2263	recommendation from Enterprise Florida, Inc., or upon receipt of
2264	a certification renewal statement, the Office of Tourism, Trade,
2265	and Economic Development shall certify within 5 working days
2266	those applicants who are found to meet the requirements of this
2267	section and notify the applicant, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and
2268	the department of the original certification or certification
2269	renewal. If the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2270	Development finds that the applicant does not meet the
2271	requirements of this section, it shall notify the applicant and
2272	Enterprise Florida, Inc., within 10 working days that the
2273	application for certification has been denied and the reasons
2274	for denial. The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2275	Development has final approval authority for certification under
2276	this section.
2277	7.a.  A business may apply once each year for the
2278	exemption.
2279	d.b.  The initial application and certification renewal
2280	statement must indicate, for program evaluation purposes only,
2281	the average number of full-time equivalent employees at the
2282	facility over the preceding calendar year, the average wage and
2283	benefits paid to those employees over the preceding calendar
2284	year, the total investment made in real and tangible personal
2285	property over the preceding calendar year, and the total value
2286	of tax-exempt purchases and taxes exempted during the previous
2287	year. The department shall assist the Office of Tourism, Trade,
2288	and Economic Development in evaluating and verifying information
2289	provided in the application for exemption.
2290	e.c.  The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2291	Development may use the information reported on the initial
2292	application and certification renewal statement for evaluation
2293	purposes only and shall prepare an annual report on the
2294	exemption program and its cost and impact. The annual report for
2295	the preceding fiscal year shall be submitted to the Governor,
2296	the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of
2297	Representatives by September 30 of each fiscal year.
2298	7.8.  A business certified to receive this exemption may
2299	elect to designate one or more state universities or community
2300	colleges as recipients of up to 100 percent of the amount of the
2301	exemption for which they may qualify. To receive these funds,
2302	the institution must agree to match the funds so earned with
2303	equivalent cash, programs, services, or other in-kind support on
2304	a one-to-one basis in the pursuit of research and development
2305	projects as requested by the certified business. The rights to
2306	any patents, royalties, or real or intellectual property must be
2307	vested in the business unless otherwise agreed to by the
2308	business and the university or community college.
2309	8.9.  As used in this paragraph, the term:
2310	a.  "Predominately" means at least 50 percent of the time
2311	in qualifying research and development.
2312	b.  "Research and development" means basic and applied
2313	research in the science or engineering, as well as the design,
2314	development, and testing, of prototypes or processes of new or
2315	improved products, including the design, development, and
2316	testing of space launch vehicles, space flight vehicles,
2317	missiles, satellites, or research payloads, avionics, and
2318	associated control systems and processing systems, and
2319	components of any of the foregoing. Research and development
2320	does not include market research, routine consumer product
2321	testing, sales research, research in the social sciences or
2322	psychology, or similar nontechnological activities, or technical
2323	services.
2324	c.  "Semiconductor technology products" means raw
2325	semiconductor wafers or semiconductor thin films that are
2326	transformed into semiconductor memory or logic wafers, including
2327	wafers containing mixed memory and logic circuits; related
2328	assembly and test operations; active-matrix flat panel displays;
2329	semiconductor chips; semiconductor lasers; optoelectronic
2330	elements; and related semiconductor technology products as
2331	determined by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2332	Development.
2333	d.  "Clean rooms" means manufacturing facilities enclosed
2334	in a manner that meets the clean manufacturing requirements
2335	necessary for high-technology semiconductor-manufacturing
2336	environments.
2337	e.  "Defense technology products" means products that have
2338	a military application, including, but not limited to, weapons,
2339	weapons systems, guidance systems, surveillance systems,
2340	communications or information systems, munitions, aircraft,
2341	vessels, or boats, or components thereof, which are intended for
2342	military use and manufactured in performance of a contract with
2343	the United States Department of Defense or the military branch
2344	of a recognized foreign government or a subcontract thereunder
2345	which relates to matters of national defense.
2346	f.  "Space technology products" means products that are
2347	specifically designed or manufactured for application in space
2348	activities, including, but not limited to, space launch
2349	vehicles, space flight vehicles, missiles, satellites or
2350	research payloads, avionics, and associated control systems and
2351	processing systems and components of any of the foregoing. The
2352	term does not include products that are designed or manufactured
2353	for general commercial aviation or other uses even though those
2354	products may also serve an incidental use in space applications.
2355	Section 59.  Section 1004.86, Florida Statutes, is created
2356	to read:
2357	1004.86  Florida Center for Mathematics and Science
2358	Education Research.--
2359	(1)  The Department of Education shall contract with a
2360	competitively selected public or private university to create
2361	and operate the Florida Center for Mathematics and Science
2362	Education Research. The purpose of the center is increasing
2363	student achievement in mathematics and science, with an emphasis
2364	on K-12 education. The center shall:
2365	(a)  Provide technical assistance and support to school
2366	districts and schools in the development and implementation of
2367	mathematics and science instruction.
2368	(b)  Conduct applied research on policy and practices
2369	related to mathematics and science instruction and assessment in
2370	the state.
2371	(c)  Conduct or compile basic research regarding student
2372	acquisition of mathematics and science knowledge and skills.
2373	(d)  Develop comprehensive course frameworks for
2374	mathematics and science courses that emphasize rigor and
2375	relevance at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
2376	Student achievement data should be used to aid in the
2377	development of course frameworks for low-performing schools,
2378	special needs students, females, and minorities.
2379	(e)  Disseminate information regarding research-based
2380	teaching practices in mathematics and science to teachers and
2381	teacher educators in the state.
2382	(f)  Collect, manage, and report on assessment information
2383	regarding student achievement in mathematics and science. The
2384	report shall include student achievement by ethnic group.
2385	(g)  Establish partnerships with public and private
2386	universities, community colleges, school districts, and other
2387	appropriate entities to further increase student achievement in
2388	mathematics and science.
2389	(h)  Develop a comprehensive plan, with input from school
2390	districts, to increase the number and percentage of females and
2391	minority students enrolling in and successfully completing
2392	mathematics and science courses.
2393	(2)  The department shall monitor the center through the
2394	Division of K-12 Public Schools.
2395	Section 60.  Sections 331.314, 331.315, 331.367, 331.368,
2396	331.401, 331.403, 331.405, 331.407, 331.409, 331.411, 331.415,
2397	331.417, and 331.419, Florida Statutes, are repealed.
2398	Section 61.  No later than September 1, 2006, the Florida
2399	Space Authority, the Florida Space Research Institute, and the
2400	Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation shall submit articles of
2401	dissolution to the Department of State in accordance with s.
2402	607.1403, Florida Statutes, or s. 617.1403, Florida Statutes, as
2403	applicable. The Florida Space Authority shall also comply with
2404	the dissolution procedures provided s. 189.4042, Florida
2405	Statutes. Space Florida, as created by this act, is the
2406	successor organization to the Florida Space Authority, the
2407	Florida Space Research Institute, and the Florida Aerospace
2408	Finance Corporation. The Florida Space Authority, the Florida
2409	Space Research Institute, and the Florida Aerospace Finance
2410	Corporation shall transfer and Space Florida shall receive all
2411	records, property, obligations, and unexpended balances of
2412	appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the dissolved
2413	entities. To ensure compliance with 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), Space
2414	Florida shall use the assets and funds transferred to it from
2415	the Florida Space Research Institute and the Florida Aerospace
2416	Finance Corporation in a manner consistent with the purposes for
2417	which the originating entity received such assets and funds.
2418	Section 62.  The Governor, the President of the Senate, and
2419	the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the
2420	board of directors of Space Florida no later than July 1, 2006.
2421	The board of directors of Space Florida shall hold its first
2422	meeting no later than August 1, 2006. The board of directors of
2423	Space Florida shall appoint a president no later than September
2424	1, 2006. The Executive Office of the Governor shall provide
2425	staffing and transitional support to Space Florida until
2426	December 31, 2006.
2427	Section 63.  Subsection (12) is added to section 288.1224,
2428	Florida Statutes, to read:
2429	288.1224  Powers and duties.--The commission:
2430	(12)  Shall advise and cooperate with Space Florida
2431	regarding space tourism marketing, when appropriate and
2432	beneficial.
2433	Section 64.  Subsection (7) is added to section 288.9015,
2434	Florida Statutes, to read:
2435	288.9015  Enterprise Florida, Inc.; purpose; duties.--
2436	(7)  Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall enter into an
2437	agreement with Space Florida to:
2438	(a)  Develop a plan to retain, expand, attract, and create
2439	aerospace industry entities, public or private, which result in
2440	the creation of high-value-added businesses and jobs in this
2441	state.
2442	(b)  Develop a plan to assist in the financing of aerospace
2443	businesses.
2444	Section 65.  Subsection (33) is added to section 334.044,
2445	Florida Statutes, to read:
2446	334.044  Department; powers and duties.--The department
2447	shall have the following general powers and duties:
2448	(33)  To enter into agreement with Space Florida to
2449	coordinate and cooperate in the development of spaceport
2450	infrastructure and related transportation facilities contained
2451	in the Strategic Intermodal System Plan and, where appropriate,
2452	encourage the cooperation and integration of airports and
2453	spaceports in order to meet transportation-related needs.
2454	Section 66.  Subsection (12) is added to section 445.004,
2455	Florida Statutes, to read:
2456	445.004  Workforce Florida, Inc.; creation; purpose;
2457	membership; duties and powers.--
2458	(12)  Workforce Florida, Inc., shall enter into agreement
2459	with Space Florida and collaborate with vocational institutes,
2460	community colleges, colleges, and universities in this state, to
2461	develop a workforce development strategy to implement the
2462	workforce provisions of s. 331.3051.
2463	Section 67.  Subsection (17) is added to section 1001.10,
2464	Florida Statutes, read:
2465	1001.10  Commissioner of Education; general powers and
2466	duties.--The Commissioner of Education is the chief educational
2467	officer of the state, and is responsible for giving full
2468	assistance to the State Board of Education in enforcing
2469	compliance with the mission and goals of the seamless K-20
2470	education system. To facilitate innovative practices and to
2471	allow local selection of educational methods, the State Board of
2472	Education may authorize the commissioner to waive, upon the
2473	request of a district school board, State Board of Education
2474	rules that relate to district school instruction and school
2475	operations, except those rules pertaining to civil rights, and
2476	student health, safety, and welfare. The Commissioner of
2477	Education is not authorized to grant waivers for any provisions
2478	in rule pertaining to the allocation and appropriation of state
2479	and local funds for public education; the election,
2480	compensation, and organization of school board members and
2481	superintendents; graduation and state accountability standards;
2482	financial reporting requirements; reporting of out-of-field
2483	teaching assignments under s. 1012.42; public meetings; public
2484	records; or due process hearings governed by chapter 120. No
2485	later than January 1 of each year, the commissioner shall report
2486	to the Legislature and the State Board of Education all approved
2487	waiver requests in the preceding year. Additionally, the
2488	commissioner has the following general powers and duties:
2489	(17)  To enter into agreement with Space Florida to develop
2490	innovative aerospace-related education programs that promote
2491	mathematics and science education for grades K-20.
2492
2493	The commissioner's office shall operate all statewide functions
2494	necessary to support the State Board of Education and the K-20
2495	education system, including strategic planning and budget
2496	development, general administration, and assessment and
2497	accountability.
2498	Section 68.  There is appropriated for the 2006-2007 state
2499	fiscal year to the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic
2500	Development within the Office of the Governor $35 million of
2501	nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to be used for
2502	infrastructure needs related to the development of the National
2503	Aeronautics and Space Administration's Crew Exploration Vehicle;
2504	$3 million of nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund
2505	for operational needs of Space Florida, including operational
2506	funding through September 1, 2006, for the Florida Space
2507	Authority, the Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation, and the
2508	Florida Space Research Institute; and $4 million of nonrecurring
2509	funds from the General Revenue Fund for implementation of
2510	innovative education programs and financing assistance for
2511	aerospace business-development projects.
2512	Section 69.  Notwithstanding s. 331.308(1)(f), Florida
2513	Statutes, the current board appointees, including ex officio
2514	appointees, to the Florida Space Authority Board of Supervisors
2515	shall complete their appointed terms as members of the Space
2516	Florida Board and shall assist Space Florida with its
2517	transition. Their historical perspective, insight, and expertise
2518	will ensure continuity of operations. The Governor shall make
2519	appointments to fill the remaining vacancies by July 1, 2006.
2520	Other vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a term may
2521	be filled as provided in this act. The board of directors of
2522	Space Florida shall hold its first meeting by August 1, 2006.
2523	The board of directors shall appoint a president by September 1,
2524	2006. The Executive Office of the Governor shall provide
2525	staffing and transition assistance to Space Florida until
2526	December 31, 2006.
2527	Section 70.  This act shall take effect upon becoming a
2528	law.

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