The bill CS/CS/CS/HB 1397 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the state's transportation and aviation infrastructure, focusing on operational efficiency, workforce development, and regulatory improvements. It establishes the Florida Transportation Research Institute, which will drive research and innovation in the transportation sector, and revises the Florida Transportation Commission's composition to ensure expertise in relevant fields. The bill also expands funding eligibility for transportation projects, including those related to spaceports and commercial shipbuilding, while introducing a mobile crane special blanket permit and updating definitions related to air ambulance operations.

Additionally, the bill enhances accountability for commercial service airports by requiring them to maintain operational transparency and establish infrastructure programs. It introduces new definitions for various airport operations and mandates compliance inspections for private airports of public interest. The legislation also aims to streamline the permitting process for wireless communications facilities, ensuring local regulations do not hinder colocations. Furthermore, it updates licensing requirements for recovery agents in property repossession, emphasizing the need for experience in the field. Overall, the bill seeks to improve Florida's transportation and aviation systems, promote economic development, and ensure safety and efficiency in operations.

Statutes affected:
H 1397 Filed: 212.20, 311.07, 316.0745, 330.27, 331.371, 332.003, 332.005, 332.006, 335.182, 337.027, 337.11, 337.18, 337.251, 337.406, 338.227, 339.2816, 339.55, 341.051, 348.754, 349.03, 322.27, 365.172, 379.2293, 493.6101, 493.6403
H 1397 c1: 311.07, 316.0745, 330.27, 331.371, 332.003, 332.005, 332.006, 334.044, 334.045, 335.182, 337.11, 337.18, 337.251, 337.406, 338.227, 339.2816, 341.051, 348.754, 349.03, 322.27, 365.172, 379.2293, 493.6101, 493.6403
H 1397 c2: 311.07, 316.0745, 330.27, 331.371, 332.003, 332.005, 332.006, 334.044, 334.045, 335.182, 337.11, 337.18, 337.251, 337.401, 337.406, 338.227, 339.2816, 341.051, 348.754, 349.03, 322.27, 365.172, 379.2293, 493.6101, 493.6403
H 1397 c3: 316.003, 316.0745, 316.550, 330.27, 331.371, 332.003, 332.005, 332.006, 334.045, 335.182, 337.11, 337.18, 337.251, 337.401, 337.406, 338.227, 341.051, 348.754, 349.03, 479.106, 322.27, 365.172, 379.2293, 493.6101, 493.6403