The bill CS/CS/CS/HB 567 introduces a series of amendments and new provisions aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and safety in Florida. It establishes a new section, 218.3215, which mandates counties to report annually on revenues from a specific surtax allocated for road and bridge projects. The bill also revises definitions related to automated driving systems and micromobility devices, streamlines the process for handling school bus infraction violations by allowing local hearing officers to manage administrative hearings, and authorizes local governments to adopt ordinances for the safe operation of electric bicycles and micromobility devices. Additionally, it creates a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Program and emphasizes collaboration between the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to improve transportation planning and project execution.

Further amendments include changes to traffic enforcement laws, allowing school safety officers to enforce traffic laws on school property and establishing new penalties for school bus safety violations. The bill also modifies the bidding and contracting processes for construction projects, allowing the Department of Transportation to negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder if all bids are rejected. It increases the threshold for claims submitted to the State Arbitration Board and outlines new responsibilities for MPOs in developing long-range transportation plans. Overall, the bill aims to improve accountability, streamline processes, and enhance safety and efficiency in Florida's transportation system.

Statutes affected:
H 567 Filed: 212.20, 331.3051, 334.044, 334.065, 337.19, 339.65, 339.84, 202.20, 331.310, 610.106
H 567 c1: 212.20, 316.183, 316.187, 331.3051, 334.044, 337.19, 339.65, 339.84, 202.20, 331.310, 610.106
H 567 c2: 316.003, 316.183, 316.187, 331.3051, 334.044, 337.19, 339.65, 339.84, 331.310, 348.0304
H 567 c3: 316.183, 316.187, 316.20655, 316.640, 316.650, 318.21, 331.3051, 334.044, 337.19, 339.65, 339.84, 331.310, 348.0304