The bill amends the existing laws governing the City of Naples Airport Authority by removing several provisions related to the authority members' duties, responsibilities, and eligibility. Notably, it eliminates the requirement that city officers and employees cannot serve as authority members and allows for authority members to receive compensation. The bill transitions the authority's membership from an appointment system to an electoral process, stipulating that beginning with the 2026 general election, five members will be elected by the qualified electors of Collier County. The new structure will include three members from the City of Naples and two from the surrounding Collier County area, with specific qualifications related to financial management, small business operations, or aerospace experience.

Additionally, the bill outlines the terms of office for the newly elected members, with odd-numbered seats serving four-year terms and even-numbered seats serving two-year terms initially. It establishes procedures for filling vacancies and mandates that all meetings of the authority be public. The authority will also have the power to select its own chair and vice chair from among its members and may employ necessary staff and legal counsel. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.