HB 1605 (2003) -  Transportation

General Bill by Waters
Transportation: Provides for the reorganization of the Department of Transportation; revises duties of the assistant secretaries; provides for additional offices; provides for government acquisition of roads; provides procedures to contest such acquisition; provides for a presumption of prequalification for contractors; provides for issuing citations for toll violations by first class mail; provides that mailing constitutes notification of such a violation; revises provisions for exemption from specified notification requirements for commercial motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials; incorporating specified federal regulations; updating regulations and rules applicable to commercial motor vehicle owners and drivers; specifies ownership identification requirements for commercial motor carriers; provides penalties for violation of such requirements; provides for compliance reviews; deletes obsolete references; requirements for identifying commercial vehicles; authorizes the department to conduct compliance reviews; conforming references; provides for a civil penalty to be assessed for additional specified violations; provides penalties for commercial trucks found to be operating following an out-of-service order; provides for the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance to enforce laws governing the operating authority of motor carriers; repealing provisions relating to identification requirements of commercial vehicles; revises length limitations for commercial vehicles; provides for placement of a lien on a vehicle for failure to pay an out-of-service fine; deletes obsolete provisions; authorizes weight inspectors to detain a commercial vehicle under circumstances; repealing provisions relating to a commercial vehicle inspection program within the department which no longer exists; provides for authorization of traffic accident investigation officers; authorizes the transfer of toll violation citations via electronic means; authorizes the department to conduct compliance reviews of nonpublic sector buses; revises the time period for paying civil penalties; revises definitions; revises duties of the Department of Transportation with respect to the regulation of airport sites and airports; requires the department to establish requirements for airport site approval, licensure, and registration; requires the department to establish and maintain a state aviation facility data system; revises provisions for airport site approval; revises provisions for airport licensing; provides for a private airport registration process; specifies requirements for such licensing and registration; deletes airport license fees; provides for expiration and revocation of such license or registration; revises provisions for exemption from such registration and licensing requirements; exempts described areas and facilities from such requirements; provides described private airports the option to be inspected and licensed by the department; revises provisions for airport zoning protection for public-use airports; provides for zoning requirements governing the landing of seaplanes; extends time period of the department's authorization to fund security-related airport projects; defines "511 services" and "interactive voice response"; expands the powers and duties of the department to include oversight of traveler information systems; requires local government approval of any proposed road or bridge honorary designation; revises the qualifications required for engineers employed by the department; creates s. 334.60 requires the department to be the lead agency in establishing and coordinating a 511 traveler information phone system; provides that local government regulations shall not apply to transportation facilities on the State Highway System; authorizes the department to acquire rights-of-way for other governmental entities; exempts the Department of Transportation from fees imposed for Internet procurement systems; clarifies the contractor prequalification process; prohibits a construction contractor from provides testing services; clarifies that surety bonds issued in favor of the department for construction and maintenance projects over a specified amount are governed by chapter 337 removes limitations on contractor incentive payments; allows the department under described circumstances to enter into permit-delegation agreements with other governmental entities for issuance of permit to use rights-of-way; authorizes the Division of Bond Finance to issue bonds at the department's request for facilities; deletes an incorrect reference; authorizes the turnpike authority to secure products, business opportunities, and services by competitive solicitation; provides legislative findings; creates provides the components of the Strategic Intermodal System; designates system facilities; provides for the Strategic Intermodal System Plan; creates s. 339.1372 redirects use of Transportation Outreach Program funds; specifies project criteria and solic
Companion Bill passed CS/SB 676 Transportation By Transportation and Sebesta
Effective Date: Except as otherwise provided herein, this act shall take effect upon becoming a law
Last Event: Companion Bill passed, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 676 on Friday, May 2, 2003 3:13 PM; HB Laid on Table

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

House Referrals

Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: HB 443 Subject: Public Employees Relationship: Compare
Bill #: HB 1205 Subject: Truck Safety Relationship: Compare
Bill #: HB 1373 Subject: Transportation Administration Relationship: Compare
Bill #: HB 1415 CS Subject: Motor Vehicles Relationship: Compare
Bill #: HB 1773 Subject: Transportation Facilities Relationship: Compare
Bill #: HB 1805 Subject: Transportation Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/SB 406 Subject: Transportation Department Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/SB 676 Subject: Transportation Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/SB 986 Subject: Commerce Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/CS/SB 1752 Subject: Transportation Department Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/CS/SB 2578 Subject: Secure Airports for Florida Act Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/CS/SB 2658 Subject: Transportation Dept./Reorganization Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 2720 Subject: Public Employees/Incentive Plan Relationship: Compare

Bill Text

Staff Analysis

Chamber Committee
Chamber: House Committee: Appropriations 5/2/2003 4:42:49 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Appropriations 4/15/2003 1:20:43 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations 4/14/2003 6:03:16 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Transportation 4/10/2003 5:09:12 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Transportation 4/7/2003 5:16:48 PM

Vote History

(No Votes Recorded)

Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 676 Time: 05/02/2003 - 3:13 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Substituted CS/SB 676 Time: 05/02/2003 - 3:13 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill added to Third Reading Calendar Time: 05/01/2003 - 7:08 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Read 2nd time Time: 05/01/2003 - 12:23 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill added to Special Order Calendar (05/01/2003) Time: 04/29/2003 - 11:54 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill released to House Calendar Time: 04/28/2003 - 6:00 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Recommendation: CS by Appropriations ; Pending Review of CS under Rule 6.3 Time: 04/28/2003 - 3:49 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill added to Second Reading Calendar Time: 04/28/2003 - 3:49 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill released to House Calendar Time: 04/28/2003 - 3:49 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill passed referred committee Time: 04/28/2003 - 3:49 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill reported out of committee meeting Time: 04/28/2003 - 3:49 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill added to Appropriations agenda Time: 04/18/2003 - 4:18 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill now in Appropriations Time: 04/14/2003 - 3:17 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill passed referred committee Time: 04/14/2003 - 3:17 PM Member: Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill reported out of committee meeting Time: 04/14/2003 - 3:17 PM Member: Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill added to Appropriations agenda Time: 04/11/2003 - 4:26 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill now in Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Time: 04/11/2003 - 9:19 AM Member: Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill referred to Appropriations Time: 04/11/2003 - 9:19 AM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill referred to Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Time: 04/11/2003 - 9:19 AM Member: Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Version:
Event: H Recommendation: CS by Transportation ; Pending Review of CS under Rule 6.3 Time: 04/10/2003 - 5:34 PM Member: Committee: Transportation Version:
Event: H Filed timely Time: 04/10/2003 - 5:34 PM Member: Committee: Transportation Version:
Event: H Bill passed referred committee Time: 04/10/2003 - 5:06 PM Member: Committee: Transportation Version:
Event: H Bill reported out of committee meeting Time: 04/10/2003 - 5:06 PM Member: Committee: Transportation Version:
Event: H Bill added to Transportation agenda Time: 04/07/2003 - 4:09 PM Member: Committee: Transportation Version:
Event: H Bill referred to Appropriations Time: 03/17/2003 - 2:02 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill referred to Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Time: 03/17/2003 - 2:02 PM Member: Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill referred to Transportation Time: 03/17/2003 - 2:02 PM Member: Committee: Transportation Version:
Event: H Read 1st time Time: 03/11/2003 - 1:56 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Filed timely Time: 03/09/2003 - 11:49 AM Member: Waters Committee: Version:

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
20.23 HB 443
95.361 HB 1373
110.205 HB 443, HB 1203, HB 1237 CS, HB 1575, HB 1803, HB 1811, HB 1869
255.20 HB 1373
316.1001 HB 1415 CS
316.302 HB 1205, HB 1513 CS
316.3025 HB 1205, HB 1803
316.3026 HB 1205
316.3027 HB 1205
316.515 HB 1205, HB 1635
316.545 HB 503, HB 1205, HB 1803
316.610 HB 1205
316.640 HB 921, HB 1007, HB 1205
316.650 HB 1415 CS
316.70 HB 1103
318.14 HB 875, HB 1007, HB 1415 CS
330.27 HB 1373
330.29 HB 1373
330.30 HB 1373
330.35 HB 1373
330.36
332.007 HB 1373
334.03
334.044 HB 1497
334.071
334.14
334.60
335.02 HB 1373
336.467 HB 1373
337.11
337.14 HB 1373
337.18 HB 1373
337.401 HB 1373
338.165 HB 1773
338.2216 HB 443, HB 1373
338.235
339.08 HB 1805
339.12 HB 1373
339.137
339.1371
339.1372
339.61
339.62
339.63
339.64
341.0532
348.7546