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CS/HB 543: Transportation

GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; McFarland

Transportation; Requires DOT to increase minimum perception-reaction time for all steady yellow signals at certain intersections by specified amount of time; requires certain seaports to submit annual report describing measures taken to support commercial space launch industry to Space Florida; prohibits certain seaports from converting planned or existing land, facilities, or infrastructure that supports cargo purposes unless specified conditions are met; requires legislative approval for use of state funds for specified projects; authorizes private entity to install automated license plate recognition system for use on certain property; authorizes county or municipality to set lower maximum speed limit under certain conditions; authorizes vehicles displaying disabled parking permits to occupy more than one parking space under specified conditions; requires certain motor vehicles to be equipped with & maintain exhaust system to prevent excessive or unusual noise; authorizes certain golf carts to be titled & registered for operation on certain roads without inspection by DOT; provides that use of license plate frame or decorative border device is not prohibited under specified conditions; providing requirements for electronic credentialing system; authorizes DOT to make direct payments to certain subcontractors under specified conditions; provides requirements for takeover agreement; requires DOT to implement Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/23/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/25/2025 House • Filed
    12/3/2025 House • Referred to Commerce Committee
    • Referred to Ways & Means Committee
    • Referred to Budget Committee
    • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Now in Commerce Committee
    1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    1/16/2026 House • Added to Commerce Committee agenda
    1/21/2026 House • Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
    1/22/2026 House • Reported out of Commerce Committee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    1/23/2026 House • Referred to Budget Committee
    • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Now in Budget Committee
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

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  • CS/HB 543, Committee Substitute 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/22/2026 at 5:00 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1080 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 1/23/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/28/26, 10:30 am, 110 Senate Building Track This Bill
    S 1274 Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 1/13/2026 S Introduced Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (20)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative. Page 4 (pdf)
    311.15 Page 4 (pdf)
    316.003 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. Page 7 (pdf)
    316.183 Unlawful speed. Page 8 (pdf)
    316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones. Page 9 (pdf)
    316.1955 Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities. Page 10 (pdf)
    316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations. Page 11 (pdf)
    316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. Page 11 (pdf)
    316.293 Motor vehicle noise. Page 11 (pdf)
    316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. Page 12 (pdf)
    316.455 Other equipment. Page 24 (pdf)
    319.1401 Page 12 (pdf)
    320.262 License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties. Page 13 (pdf)
    322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card. Page 13 (pdf)
    337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration. Page 20 (pdf)
    337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. Page 21 (pdf)
    339.85 Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Program. Page 21 (pdf)
    403.061 Department; powers and duties. Page 25 (pdf)
    403.415 Motor vehicle noise. Page 27 (pdf)

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  • HB 543, Original Filed Version Posted 11/25/2025 at 10:05 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 1/22/2026 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1274 Transportation DiCeglie Similar Last Action: 1/13/2026 S Introduced Track This Bill
    H 937 Transportation Yarkosky Compare Last Action: 1/13/2026 H 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) Track This Bill
    S 488 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Massullo Compare Last Action: 1/21/2026 S Now in Fiscal Policy Track This Bill
    S 1080 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 1/23/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/28/26, 10:30 am, 110 Senate Building Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    118977 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		McFarland 1/20/2026
    5:02 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/21/2026     		PDF
    hierarchy 114341 - Amendment to Amendment (118977)
    Between lines 153 and 154 of the amendment, insert:     		Plakon 1/20/2026
    6:19 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/21/2026     		PDF
    hierarchy 484885 - Amendment to Amendment (118977)
    Between lines 191 and 192 of the amendment, insert:     		Jacques 1/20/2026
    5:42 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/21/2026     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (37)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    207.001 Short title. Page 5 (pdf)
    207.002 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf)
    207.003 Privilege tax levied. Page 36 (pdf)
    207.004 Registration of motor carriers; identifying devices; fees; renewals; temporary fuel-use permits and driveaway permits. Page 8 (pdf)
    207.005 Returns and payment of tax; delinquencies; calculation of fuel used during operations in the state; credit; bond. Page 13 (pdf)
    207.007 Offenses; penalties and interest. Page 15 (pdf)
    207.008 Retention of records by motor carrier. Page 37 (pdf)
    207.011 Inspection of records; hearings; forms; rules. Page 37 (pdf)
    207.013 Suits for collection of unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. Page 38 (pdf)
    207.014 Departmental warrant for collection of unpaid taxes. Page 38 (pdf)
    207.019 Discontinuance or transfer of business; change of address. Page 17 (pdf)
    207.023 Authority to inspect vehicles, make arrests, seize property, and execute warrants. Page 39 (pdf)
    207.0281 Registration; cooperative reciprocal agreements between states. Page 40 (pdf)
    212.08 Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and storage tax; specified exemptions. Page 40 (pdf)
    261.03 Definitions. Page 18 (pdf)
    261.11 Penalties. Page 18 (pdf)
    311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative. Page 19 (pdf)
    311.15 Page 19 (pdf)
    316.003 Definitions. Page 21 (pdf)
    316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. Page 22 (pdf)
    316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations. Page 23 (pdf)
    316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. Page 23 (pdf)
    316.293 Motor vehicle noise. Page 23 (pdf)
    316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. Page 23 (pdf)
    316.455 Other equipment. Page 42 (pdf)
    316.545 Weight and load unlawful; special fuel and motor fuel tax enforcement; inspection; penalty; review. Page 42 (pdf)
    318.18 Amount of penalties. Page 43 (pdf)
    319.1401 Page 24 (pdf)
    319.35 Unlawful acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings; penalties. Page 44 (pdf)
    322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card. Page 24 (pdf)
    324.171 Self-insurer. Page 44 (pdf)
    337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration. Page 32 (pdf)
    337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. Page 33 (pdf)
    339.85 Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Program. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.061 Department; powers and duties. Page 44 (pdf)
    403.415 Motor vehicle noise. Page 46 (pdf)
    627.7415 Commercial motor vehicles; additional liability insurance coverage. Page 46 (pdf)

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