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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, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Airports must run maintenance programs

The law requires each commercial service airport to keep a full airport infrastructure program. Beginning November 1, 2025, and every year after, each airport certifies the program to the department, in a manner the department sets. The program lists what assets are inspected and when, has a preventative maintenance plan, and a repair plan with priorities and timelines. Airports also report progress, note any schedule or cost changes, and explain any work not done. Records are open to department inspection and kept at least 5 years. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

More ways to fund vertiports

The law opens new funding paths for vertiports and their charging systems. When money is appropriated, the department can pay capital costs for public-use vertiports. If no federal funds are available, it can cover up to 100% of project costs. If federal funds are available, it can cover up to 80% of the nonfederal share. Vertiports and charging systems now qualify for public-private partnerships. Airport infrastructure now also includes vertiport pads, safety zones, charging systems, grid upgrades, and energy resilience systems. These changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Leonard Spencer

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Daniel Antonio "Danny" Alvarez

    Republican • House

  • Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Ways & Means Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 148 • No: 0

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

  1. • Chapter No. 2026-35

    4/21/2026

  2. • Approved by Governor

    4/20/2026

  3. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/9/2026

  4. • In Messages • Ordered enrolled

    3/10/2026House

  5. • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 735 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1362 -SJ 735 • Read 2nd time -SJ 735 • Read 3rd time -SJ 735 • CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 735

    3/10/2026Senate

  6. • In Messages • Referred to Rules • Received

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. • Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0

    3/3/2026House

  8. • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)

    2/26/2026House

  9. • Reported out of Commerce Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  10. • Favorable by Commerce Committee

    2/24/2026House

  11. • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Commerce Committee • Added to Commerce Committee agenda

    2/20/2026House

  12. • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)

    2/19/2026House

  13. • Favorable with CS by Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee • Reported out of Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed

    2/18/2026House

  14. • PCS added to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee agenda

    2/16/2026House

  15. • Added to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee agenda

    2/10/2026House

  16. • Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee

    2/3/2026House

  17. • Favorable with CS by Ways & Means Committee • Reported out of Ways & Means Committee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    2/2/2026House

  18. • Referred to Ways & Means Committee • Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Ways & Means Committee • Added to Ways & Means Committee agenda • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    1/29/2026House

  19. • Favorable with CS by Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee • Reported out of Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed

    1/28/2026House

  20. • Added to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee agenda

    1/26/2026House

  21. • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    1/13/2026House

  22. • Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee • Referred to Ways & Means Committee • Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

    1/12/2026House

  23. • Filed

    1/6/2026House

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