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FloridaHB 40052026House

City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County

Sponsored By: Adam Botana (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeGovernment Operations SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Naples Airport Authority Gains Operating Independence

Effective upon becoming law, the act establishes the public Authority to operate and maintain the Naples Municipal Airport. It also authorizes operation of other Collier County airports under contract. The Authority can act without a City Council declaration that it needs to function. All meetings must be public, and three members form a quorum. Decisions require a majority of members present, unless board bylaws require more votes. Members hold the Authority's powers and choose a chair and vice chair. The Authority can hire an executive director, experts, and other staff, setting their qualifications, duties, and pay. It can use the city's chief legal officer or hire its own legal counsel and staff. It can assign powers and duties to agents or employees. The law also removes the previous ban on commissioner compensation.

Collier Voters Choose Naples Airport Board

Beginning with the 2026 general election, qualified Collier County voters elect all five Naples Airport Authority members. Three seats require Naples residents; two require county residents living outside Naples. Odd-numbered seats initially have four-year terms; even-numbered seats have two-year terms. Later terms all last four years. Current members serve until the November 2026 results are certified; elected members serve until successors are elected. The Governor fills vacancies for the remaining term. Florida's general election laws govern candidate qualifications and elections. The law removes the City Council's special power to remove members for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct.

Naples Airport Candidates Face Experience Rules

Airport Authority members must have at least five years of experience in financial management, small business operations, or aerospace. The law uses Florida's legal definition of aerospace. Candidates must submit a statement confirming this experience to the Supervisor of Elections when qualifying. The law removes its ban on Naples city officers and employees serving on the board. They still must meet the experience and other candidate requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Adam Botana

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Government Operations Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 148 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 112 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-189

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    4/6/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    3/31/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/11/2026House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 786

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 786

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 786

    3/11/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Received

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 1

    2/11/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    2/11/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/11/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    2/11/2026House

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)

    2/5/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    1/27/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    1/27/2026House

  22. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    1/27/2026House

  23. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

    1/27/2026House

  24. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    1/23/2026House

  25. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    1/22/2026House

Bill Text

  • er

    4/6/2026

    PDF

  • c1

    1/21/2026

    PDF

  • Filed

    10/27/2025

    PDF

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