All Roll Calls
Yes: 148 • No: 0
FloridaHB 10932026House
Vertiports
Sponsored By: Leonard Spencer (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
AppropriationEconomic Infrastructure SubcommitteeWays & Means CommitteeTransportation & Economic Development Budget SubcommitteeCommerce CommitteeRules
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Florida vertiports gain new funding options
Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida public-private partnerships can include vertiports and charging systems. Florida's transportation department can also help pay eligible public vertiports' capital costs, subject to available state funds. Without federal funding, the department can pay up to 100% of project costs. With federal funding, it can pay up to 80% of the share not covered by federal money. Awards are not guaranteed, budget laws can set different rules, and the law provides no direct household payment.
Florida airports face stronger infrastructure oversight
Florida's airport infrastructure definition includes vertiport pads, safety zones, charging systems, grid upgrades, and energy systems that support resilience. Commercial service airports must certify each year to the transportation department that they maintain a complete infrastructure program. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, but specifies November 1, 2025, as the first annual certification date. Programs must identify infrastructure and schedule inspections based on age, type, use, and importance to uninterrupted operations. They must include routine maintenance for commercial and cargo operations, plus repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction priorities and expected timelines. Progress reports must cover inspection results, maintenance, repairs, and changes to timelines or cost estimates. Reports must also explain skipped inspections, maintenance, or repairs. Programs must remain available for department inspection for at least five years.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Leonard Spencer
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Jose Alvarez
Democratic • House
Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
Affiliation unavailable
Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee
Affiliation unavailable
Ways & Means Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 38 • No: 0
House vote • 3/3/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 110 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter No. 2026-35
4/21/2026Approved by Governor
4/20/2026Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
4/9/2026Ordered enrolled
3/10/2026HouseIn Messages
3/10/2026HouseCS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 745
3/10/2026SenateRead 3rd time -SJ 745
3/10/2026SenateRead 2nd time -SJ 745
3/10/2026SenateSubstituted for CS/CS/SB 1362 -SJ 745
3/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar, on 2nd reading
3/10/2026SenateWithdrawn from Rules -SJ 744
3/10/2026SenateReceived
3/3/2026SenateReferred to Rules
3/3/2026SenateIn Messages
3/3/2026SenateCS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
3/3/2026HouseRead 3rd time
3/3/2026HouseAdded to Third Reading Calendar
3/3/2026HouseRead 2nd time
3/3/2026HouseBill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)
2/26/2026HouseAdded to Second Reading Calendar
2/25/2026HouseBill released to House Calendar
2/25/2026HouseReported out of Commerce Committee
2/25/2026HouseFavorable by Commerce Committee
2/24/2026HouseAdded to Commerce Committee agenda
2/20/2026HouseNow in Commerce Committee
2/20/2026House
Bill Text
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7/1/2026
c3
2/18/2026
c2
2/2/2026
c1
1/28/2026
Filed
1/6/2026