# Florida SB 1662: Transportation

Florida SB 1662, Transportation, is a 2025 Senate bill sponsored by Collins; status signed, last action 2025-06-23 (Chapter No. 2025-155, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 462 (Ch. 2025-149)); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Florida SB 1662
- State: Florida
- Session: 2025
- Title: Transportation
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-02-28
- Last action: 2025-06-23, Chapter No. 2025-155, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 462 (Ch. 2025-149)
- Sponsor: Collins
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: Appropriation, Transportation, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Appropriations, House Calendar
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 6 (214 yes, 7 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 23

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Disabled veterans can choose specialty plates: benefit, low. A disabled veteran who qualifies for a free plate under Florida law may choose a military or specialty plate marked “DV.” Applicable fees still apply unless another rule waives them. The elected plate cannot display the international symbol of accessibility.
- More training for transportation jobs: benefit, low. The Florida Transportation Academy supports training and certification for transportation jobs. It may coordinate opportunities for eligible youth, nonviolent inmates with scheduled release, and veterans with honorable discharges. The transportation department may also fund postsecondary projects t…
- More small-business contract outreach: benefit, low. The transportation and management departments must create outreach programs to increase small-business participation in contracts tied to financing transportation projects. Covered work includes bond advice and bond underwriting. The programs do not guarantee a contract or payment.
- Commercial airports must post more records: benefit, low. Commercial airport governing bodies must post current and previous master plans online. Documents must remain online for 5 years or while in use, whichever is longer; budgets must stay online for 5 years after the fiscal year. Employee position and pay information must be updated every three months.
- Fewer local permits for sewer conversion: benefit, low. For a septic-to-sewer project, a municipality cannot require a local permit for a public sewer transmission line under a publicly dedicated right-of-way. The project still needs permits from the transportation and environmental agencies.
- Parking authorities can cross local borders: benefit, low. A parking authority created by special act can manage parking facilities in contiguous counties, municipalities, or other local governments. It must first make agreements with the affected governments. The law does not require a new facility or set parking prices.
- Faster local reviews for wireless facilities: benefit, low. Local governments must limit review of qualifying wireless facility placements, usually to administrative and building-permit review without a public hearing. A qualifying compound expansion of up to 400 square feet or 50% of the original compound size, whichever is greater, receives no more than t…
- Florida expands transport research and planning: benefit, low. The law creates a transportation research institute that may receive state transportation trust fund money and award grants for Florida transportation needs. The department must plan for vertiports and advanced air mobility, name an expert, and work with the commerce department on a statewide plan.…
- Mobile cranes get special road permits: benefit, low. Florida traffic law classifies mobile cranes, accessory support vehicles, and earthmoving equipment as special mobile equipment. The transportation department may issue blanket permits for covered cranes and support vehicles. A towed vehicle can weigh up to 5,000 pounds, combined weight can reach 9…
- More state funding for airport improvements: benefit, low. Florida may prioritize airport projects that improve safety, efficiency, workforce development, technology, and transportation connections. Terminal and parking expansions qualify for priority when they add capacity at commercial-service airports in counties with 500,000 or fewer people. Strategic…
- More support for aggregate transport: benefit, low. The transportation department may make up to $20 million each year available for projects that improve the movement or storage of construction aggregate. Eligible applicants include listed seaports, rail lines, and rail facilities. The funding is discretionary and is not guaranteed each year.
- Lower airport fees for pilot training: benefit, low. A publicly owned Florida airport cannot charge a landing fee established on or after January 1, 2025, for qualifying pilot training. The training must be necessary for pilot certification or proficiency at an accredited Florida nonprofit with a four-year aviation program. The law does not require t…
- More points for some drivers: cost, low. Some moving violations that were previously exempt can now receive three points on a driver’s record. The exception for another covered violation remains. Drivers may face consequences from added points, but the law does not set an insurance-cost amount.
- Small businesses face broader contract rules: mixed, medium. A business can qualify for transportation programs with average annual receipts under $25 million for road and bridge contracts or under $10 million for service contracts. The average covers the prior 3 years and includes affiliate receipts; the former limits were $15 million and $6.5 million. The…
- Transit grants shift between providers and projects: mixed, medium. The law directs 85% of transit block grant funds to certain federally designated providers, using equal shares for county population, miles traveled, and passengers served. An eligible provider receives at least $20,000 when the formula gives less. Providers must coordinate plans with local workfor…
- Camping banned along all state highways: mixed, low. Camping is prohibited on any portion of a State Highway System right-of-way. A person with the required permits may camp while actively traveling the federally designated Florida National Scenic Trail.
- Florida changes transportation campaign topics: mixed, low. The transportation department can use campaign materials for environmental management and workforce development, including topics involving electric and self-driving vehicles. The law removes language about promoting alternatives to driving alone. It does not create a direct household payment or se…
- New safety and emergency rules for airports: mixed, low. Commercial airports must maintain programs to inspect and repair infrastructure, certify compliance each year starting November 1, 2025, and keep program records for at least 5 years. Certain private airports must get state certificates before aircraft operations; airports already conducting covere…
- State can withhold funds after repeat violations: mixed, low. After an additional traffic-control device violation by a public body or official, the transportation department may withhold state funds deposited in the State Transportation Trust Fund. The funds remain withheld until the department receives proof of compliance. The law sets no amount.
- Highway access rules affect property owners: mixed, low. The transportation department can modify or revoke access permits issued after July 1, 1988, when a connection’s use, design, or traffic changes significantly, or it harms safety or highway operations. A property-use change counts as significant; an expansion also counts when it raises trip generat…
- More funding for roadside plants: mixed, low. The transportation department must set aside statewide funding for plants along state highways and arterial roads. The amount must equal at least 1.5% of the average construction contract amount from the previous three completed fiscal years. When practical, at least half must go to large plants. T…
- New purchasing rules for Florida transportation: mixed, low. The transportation department must buy Florida nursery stock through competitive bidding unless federal law or regulations prevent it. The department can directly contract for insurance it is legally and contractually required to provide. It can also buy heavy equipment and vehicles for roadway ope…
- Ports gain new freight and space projects: mixed, low. More projects on seaport property can qualify for grants, including qualifying space-industry projects and shipbuilding or manufacturing facilities that benefit the state or port community. The seaport plan must recommend transportation links to space and aerospace industries, and airport-linked fr…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Collins
- Cosponsor: Appropriations
- Cosponsor: Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
- Cosponsor: Transportation

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Vote | pass | 37 | 0 |   |
| 2025-04-29 | House | House Floor Vote | pass | 103 | 7 |   |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Senate Floor Vote | pass | 37 | 0 |   |
| 2025-04-17 | Senate | Appropriations Vote | pass | 16 | 0 |   |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Vote | pass | 14 | 0 |   |
| 2025-03-25 | Senate | Transportation Vote | pass | 7 | 0 |   |

## Actions (40)

- 2025-06-23: Chapter No. 2025-155, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 462 (Ch. 2025-149)
- 2025-06-19: Approved by Governor
- 2025-06-18: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- 2025-04-30: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 1052 (Senate)
- 2025-04-30: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 1052 (Senate)
- 2025-04-30: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (160395) -SJ 1052 (Senate)
- 2025-04-29: In returning messages (Senate)
- 2025-04-29: CS passed as amended; YEAS 103, NAYS 7 (House)
- 2025-04-29: Read 3rd time (House)
- 2025-04-29: Added to Third Reading Calendar (House)
- 2025-04-29: Placed on 3rd reading (House)
- 2025-04-29: Amendment 160395 adopted (House)
- 2025-04-29: Read 2nd time (House)
- 2025-04-28: 1st Reading (Engrossed 1) (House)
- 2025-04-28: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2025) (House)
- 2025-04-28: Bill referred to House Calendar (House)
- 2025-04-23: In Messages (House)
- 2025-04-23: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 498 (Senate)
- 2025-04-23: Read 3rd time -SJ 498 (Senate)
- 2025-04-23: Amendment(s) adopted (272764, 417336) -SJ 497 (Senate)
- 2025-04-23: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 (Senate)
- 2025-04-22: CS/CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time (Senate)
- 2025-04-21: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/25 (Senate)
- 2025-04-21: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading (Senate)
- 2025-04-21: Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) (Senate)
- 2025-04-17: CS/CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 16 NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2025-04-16: On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/17/25, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Building (Senate)
- 2025-04-15: CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development read 1st time (Senate)
- 2025-04-14: Now in Appropriations (Senate)
- 2025-04-14: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) (Senate)
- 2025-04-10: CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2025-04-07: On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 04/10/25, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building (Senate)
- 2025-03-27: CS by Transportation read 1st time (Senate)
- 2025-03-26: Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development (Senate)
- 2025-03-26: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) (Senate)
- 2025-03-25: CS by Transportation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2025-03-20: On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 03/25/25, 4:00 pm, 37 Senate Building (Senate)
- 2025-03-10: Introduced (Senate)
- 2025-03-07: Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations (Senate)
- 2025-02-28: Filed (Senate)

## Bill text

- er, 2025-07-01: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/er/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/er/PDF)
- e2, 2025-05-01: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e2/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e2/PDF)
- e1, 2025-04-23: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e1/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e1/PDF)
- c3, 2025-04-21: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c3/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c3/PDF)
- c2, 2025-04-14: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c2/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c2/PDF)
- c1, 2025-03-26: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c1/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c1/PDF)
- Filed, 2025-02-28: [HTML](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/Filed/HTML), [PDF](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/Filed/PDF)

## Related bills

- HB 1427: Nursing Education Programs (vetoed)
- HB 1095: Criminal Offender Substance Abuse Program (vetoed)
- HB 6017: Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death (vetoed)
- HB 1445: Public Officers and Employees (vetoed)
- HB 11: Municipal Water and Sewer Utility Rates (vetoed)
- HB 5015: State Group Insurance (vetoed)

## Sources
- [er (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/er/HTML)
- [er (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/er/PDF)
- [e2 (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e2/HTML)
- [e2 (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e2/PDF)
- [e1 (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e1/HTML)
- [e1 (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/e1/PDF)
- [c3 (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c3/HTML)
- [c3 (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c3/PDF)
- [c2 (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c2/HTML)
- [c2 (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c2/PDF)
- [c1 (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c1/HTML)
- [c1 (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/c1/PDF)
- [Filed (HTML)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/Filed/HTML)
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1662/BillText/Filed/PDF)

## Related
- [HB 1427: Nursing Education Programs](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-HB1427-2025)
- [HB 1095: Criminal Offender Substance Abuse Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-HB1095-2025)
- [HB 6017: Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-HB6017-2025)
- [HB 1445: Public Officers and Employees](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-HB1445-2025)
- [HB 11: Municipal Water and Sewer Utility Rates](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-HB11-2025)
- [HB 5015: State Group Insurance](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-HB5015-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/FL-SB1662-2025 (as of 2026-10-19).