The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance transportation infrastructure and safety, particularly focusing on vehicular traffic regulations, school bus safety, and airport operations. It allows for the removal of rental equipment from coastal beaches using off-highway vehicles with authorization from local governing bodies. Additionally, counties are now required to report annually on surtax revenues and expenditures related to road and bridge projects. The bill introduces an administrative hearing process for traffic violations detected by school bus infraction systems, appointing local hearing officers to oversee these cases. It also expands definitions related to micromobility devices and introduces expectant mother parking permits, while modifying penalties for school bus safety violations.

Further amendments include provisions for electric bicycles and motorized scooters, allowing local governments to set age requirements and mandate identification for operators. The bill enhances penalties for school bus safety violations, establishing a minimum civil penalty of $200 and ensuring that collected fines support school safety initiatives. It also prohibits publicly owned airports from charging landing fees for certain nonprofit aviation programs and allows for increased funding for public-use airports, particularly in rural areas. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely project development and environmental studies, modifies contracting processes, and enhances the governance structure for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to improve transportation planning and resource allocation across the state.

Statutes affected:
S 462 Filed: 212.20, 337.19, 339.65, 443.191, 571.26, 571.265
S 462 c1: 212.20, 316.183, 316.187, 331.3051, 337.19, 339.65, 125.42, 202.20, 331.310, 610.106
S 462 c2: 212.20, 316.183, 316.187, 331.3051, 334.065, 339.65, 348.0304, 331.310
S 462 c3: 316.183, 316.187, 339.65, 348.0304
S 462 e1: 161.58, 316.20655, 316.650, 318.21, 339.65, 348.0304
S 462 er: 161.58, 316.20655, 316.650, 318.21, 339.65, 348.0304