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FloridaHB 40452026House

Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Duval County

Sponsored By: Wyman Duggan (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeEconomic Infrastructure SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Cecil Airport development gets city oversight

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority must work with city economic development agencies to build Cecil Airport into an aerospace hub. Its work includes job creation, worker training, infrastructure investment, and new technology. The authority must submit its annual budget and Cecil Airport development plan to the City Council by July 1. Its budget year runs from October 1 through September 30. The council reviews the plan annually and can change the total budget or individual spending items. However, it cannot cut spending below amounts required by outstanding bonds. The law does not provide a specific household payment or guarantee jobs.

Jacksonville airports gain broader project powers

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority continues as a separate public body managing publicly owned airports and related facilities within its authorized area. Its project powers cover more aircraft and spacecraft work, including design, manufacturing, maintenance, shipping, operations, and service. This includes civilian, government, and military uses, plus parts and related systems. Projects can include land, buildings, runways, terminals, storage, and facilities connecting different types of transportation. Recreational use of its land requires approval by a simple majority of the City Council. Project costs can include financing, engineering, legal work, and eligible costs incurred before revenue bonds are issued. The law also requires an efficiency review four years after the authority's October 1, 2001 separation from the port authority.

Jacksonville airport bidding thresholds rise

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority's construction bidding threshold rises from $50,000 to Florida's Category Five threshold. Its advertising threshold for supplies, equipment, machinery, and materials rises from $25,000 to Florida's Category Three threshold. Both thresholds follow section 287.017, Florida Statutes, including later changes. Above those thresholds, covered purchases require public notice and selection of the lowest responsible bidder. Exceptions include work by authority employees, government-program work, and certain patented or sole-source purchases. The authority must keep a current list of responsible bidders and require performance bonds for covered work. Contracts must allow recovery of payments owed for materials or services; enforcement actions have a one-year deadline after payment is due. The authority can reject all bids.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Wyman Duggan

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 149 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 113 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-204

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/8/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    5/27/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/11/2026House

  6. Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 789

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 789

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 789

    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. Passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0

    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

    2/3/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  22. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    2/3/2026House

  23. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

    2/3/2026House

  24. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    1/30/2026House

  25. Now in State Affairs Committee

    1/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • er

    6/8/2026

    PDF

  • Filed

    12/23/2025

    PDF

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