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FloridaHB 40052026HouseWALLET

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.

Public meetings and leadership for airport board

All authority meetings are open to the public. Three commissioners make a quorum, and actions pass by a majority of those present unless bylaws require more. The mayor, with city council concurrence, names the first chair; after that, the authority elects a chair and vice chair. The authority can hire an executive director, staff, experts, and legal counsel, or use the city's chief legal officer. A commissioner can be removed for inefficiency, neglect, or misconduct only by five city council votes, with at least 10 days’ notice and a chance to be heard; the record is filed with the clerk.

Elected airport board with residency and experience

Until the 2026 election, the Naples City Council appoints five unpaid commissioners by at least four council votes, with staggered 1-, 2-, 3-, and two 4‑year terms; none may be city officers or employees. Starting with the 2026 general election, all Collier County voters elect five seats. Seats 1–3 must live in the City of Naples; Seats 4–5 must live in Collier County outside the city. In 2026, odd-numbered seats serve 4 years and even-numbered seats serve 2 years; after that, all terms are 4 years. Each member must have at least five years of experience in financial management, small business operations, or aerospace and must affirm this when qualifying. Current members serve until the November 2026 results are certified, and any midterm vacancy is filled by the Governor for the rest of the term.

New Naples airport authority needs city approval

The law creates the City of Naples Airport Authority to run the Naples Municipal Airport and any Collier County airports it operates. It is a public government body, and its work is an essential function. The authority cannot do business until the Naples City Council passes a resolution saying it is needed. A certified copy of that resolution is legal proof so it can start work.

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. • Approved by Governor

    4/6/2026

  2. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    3/31/2026

  3. • In Messages • Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  4. • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Read 2nd time -SJ 786 • Read 3rd time -SJ 786 • CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 786

    3/11/2026Senate

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

    3/9/2026Senate

  6. • Received

    2/18/2026Senate

  7. • In Messages • Referred to Rules

    2/12/2026Senate

  8. • Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 1

    2/11/2026House

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

    2/5/2026House

  10. • Favorable by State Affairs Committee • Reported out of State Affairs Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar

    1/27/2026House

  11. • Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    1/23/2026House

  12. • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in State Affairs Committee • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    1/22/2026House

  13. • Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee • Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed

    1/21/2026House

  14. • Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda

    1/16/2026House

  15. • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    1/13/2026House

  16. • Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda

    1/9/2026House

  17. • Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee

    12/2/2025House

  18. • Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

    11/24/2025House

  19. • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    11/4/2025House

  20. • Filed

    10/27/2025House

Bill Text

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    4/6/2026

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  • c1

    1/21/2026

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  • Filed

    10/27/2025

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