CS/CS/CS/HB 543: Transportation
GENERAL BILL
by
State Affairs Committee ;
Budget Committee ;
Commerce Committee ;
McFarland
Transportation; Revises & provides provisions relating to increasing minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow signals, seaports, speed detection systems in school zones, automated license plate recognition systems, private school bus contractors, school bus infraction detection systems, lowering maximum speed limits, flashing beacons, school zones, radar & LiDAR units, disabled parking permits, golf carts, prevention of excessive or unusual noise, motor vehicle registration, license plate frames or decorative border devices, digital driver licenses & electronic credentialing system, digital imaged licenses, use of data by identity verification service providers, direct payments to subcontractors, metropolitan planning organizations, & takeover agreements; provides various penalties.
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act and except for this section, which shall take effect upon becoming a law, this act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Last Action:
2/26/2026
House -
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
Bill Text:
PDF
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)
|
| 2/12/2026 |
House |
• Added to Budget Committee agenda
|
| 2/16/2026 |
House |
• Favorable with CS by Budget Committee
|
| 2/17/2026 |
House |
• Reported out of Budget Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
|
| 2/18/2026 |
House |
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in State Affairs Committee
|
| 2/24/2026 |
House |
• Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
|
| 2/26/2026 |
House |
• Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
• Reported out of State Affairs Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• Bill referred to House Calendar
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
|
Bill Text
| Version |
Posted |
Format |
| H 543 Filed |
11/25/2025 10:05 AM |
PDF
|
| H 543 c1 |
1/22/2026 5:00 PM |
PDF
|
| H 543 c2 |
2/17/2026 2:57 PM |
PDF
|
| H 543 c3 |
2/26/2026 7:48 PM |
PDF
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Bill Analyses
| Type |
Analysis |
Author |
Posted |
Format |
| Bill Analysis |
H 543
|
Commerce Committee
(Post-Meeting) |
1/22/2026 5:03 PM |
PDF
|
| Bill Analysis |
H 543
|
Budget Committee
(Post-Meeting) |
2/17/2026 3:19 PM |
PDF
|
| Bill Analysis |
H 543
|
State Affairs Committee
(Post-Meeting) |
2/26/2026 9:13 PM |
PDF
|
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History Available
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History Available
Citations - Statutes (40)
| Citation |
Catchline |
Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|
311.10
|
Strategic Port Investment Initiative. |
Page 6 (pdf) |
|
311.15 |
|
Page 6 (pdf) |
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316.003
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Definitions. |
Page 8 (pdf) |
|
316.008
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Powers of local authorities. |
Page 9 (pdf) |
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316.0776
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Traffic infraction detectors; speed detection systems; placement and installation. |
Page 11 (pdf) |
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316.0777
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Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. |
Page 14 (pdf) |
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316.173
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School bus infraction detection systems. |
Page 17 (pdf) |
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316.183
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Unlawful speed. |
Page 26 (pdf) |
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316.189
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Establishment of municipal and county speed zones. |
Page 26 (pdf) |
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316.1895
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Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation. |
Page 27 (pdf) |
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316.1896
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Roadways maintained as school zones; speed detection system enforcement; penalties; appeal procedure; privacy; reports. |
Page 28 (pdf) |
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316.1906
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Radar speed-measuring devices; speed detection systems; evidence, admissibility. |
Page 37 (pdf) |
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316.1955
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Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities. |
Page 38 (pdf) |
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316.1995
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Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path. |
Page 60 (pdf) |
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316.20655
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Electric bicycle regulations. |
Page 39 (pdf) |
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316.212
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Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. |
Page 40 (pdf) |
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316.2125
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Operation of golf carts within a retirement community. |
Page 61 (pdf) |
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316.2126
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Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles. |
Page 61 (pdf) |
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316.2128
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Micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles; requirements. |
Page 63 (pdf) |
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316.272
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Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. |
Page 41 (pdf) |
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316.293
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Motor vehicle noise. |
Page 41 (pdf) |
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316.3045
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Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. |
Page 42 (pdf) |
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316.455
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Other equipment. |
Page 63 (pdf) |
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316.650
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Traffic citations. |
Page 42 (pdf) |
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318.121
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Preemption of additional fees, fines, surcharges, and costs. |
Page 68 (pdf) |
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318.15
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Failure to comply with civil penalty or to appear; penalty. |
Page 43 (pdf) |
|
318.18
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Amount of penalties. |
Page 44 (pdf) |
|
319.1401 |
|
Page 47 (pdf) |
|
320.02
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Registration required; application for registration; forms. |
Page 48 (pdf) |
|
320.262
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License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties. |
Page 48 (pdf) |
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322.032
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Digital proof of driver license or identification card. |
Page 49 (pdf) |
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322.059
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Mandatory surrender of suspended driver license and registration. |
Page 64 (pdf) |
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322.142
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Color photographic or digital imaged licenses. |
Page 56 (pdf) |
|
322.15
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License to be carried and exhibited on demand; fingerprint to be imprinted upon a citation. |
Page 64 (pdf) |
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337.11
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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 57 (pdf) |
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337.18
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Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. |
Page 58 (pdf) |
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339.175
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Metropolitan planning organization. |
Page 59 (pdf) |
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403.061
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Department; powers and duties. |
Page 65 (pdf) |
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403.415
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Motor vehicle noise. |
Page 67 (pdf) |
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775.15
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Time limitations; general time limitations; exceptions. |
Page 60 (pdf) |
Citations - Constitution (0)
No Constitutional citations.
Citations - Chapter Law (0)
No Chapter Law citations.
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