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HB 0391 Location of Utilities

SB 1554 Transportation

HB 0817 Transportation Network Companies

HB 7055 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

HB 7075 Transportation

SB 1184 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

HB 7039 Department of Transportation

HB 0041 Hazardous Walking Conditions

SB 1048 Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Licenses

HB 0231 Transportation

Transportation Bills On The Move

SB 1192 Penalties For Driving Under The Influence

SENATE Referred to Transportation; Criminal Justice; Appropriations

HB 0803 Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance

HOUSE Now in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

SB 0676 Voluntary Contributions to End Breast Cancer

SENATE Enrolled Text (ER) Filed

HB 0575 Taxis

HOUSE Now in Business & Professions Subcommittee

SB 0460 Traffic Safety

SENATE Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations

HB 0009 Use Of Wireless Communications Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Criminal Justice Impact Conference, 02/27/15, 9:00 am, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)

SB 1456 Transportation

SENATE Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations

SB 1376 Traffic Offenses

SENATE Now in Transportation

SB 1162 Driver Licenses

SENATE Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations

SB 0598 Boating Under The Influence

SENATE Referred to Criminal Justice; Transportation; Appropriations

Topic: Transportation Trust Fund

2014 Session Summary: Economic Development and Transportation

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

A $1.2 billion surplus enabled lawmakers to boost spending in several areas including transportation projects boost in funding. Also, the Senate confirmed the head of the Department of Economic Opportunity and lawmakers nixed a requirement that jobless benefit seekers must take a skills test . Read more . . .

Vehicle fee cut won't reach 756,000 cars next year

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

Drivers who opt to pay two year's worth of fees this year will miss out on next year's fee cut.

Vehicle fee cut worth $395 million heads to Scott's desk

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott, standing with Rep. Ritch Workman, left, applauds as a motor vehicle tax cut passes the House on Thursday. Photo by Bruce Ritchie

Veil of election year politics draped over the House floor debate. The vote was unanimous, but that didn't stop Democrats from complaining that Republicans were pushing the cuts for political purposes.

Vehicle and license fee cuts clear Senate floor

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

The bill cutting vehicle registration fees and license fees by about $25 a year for many motorists must still pass the House before reaching Gov. Rick Scott's desk.

Lawmakers move closer to Scott on vehicle fee cuts

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Bills reducing vehicle and license fees by $395 million are moving in both the House and Senate - Gov. Rick Scott recommended a $400 million cut. Lawmakers say if the tag and license fee reductions are approved then other tax cut proposals will probably be left out.

Session Outlook 2014: Transportation & Economic Development

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Lawmakers will consider proposals to repeal red light cameras, increase incentives for TV and film projects and give taxpayer money to sports franchises for stadium improvements. Gov.Scott wants more money for Visit Florida and transportation projects.

Transportation package - sans red light cameras - moves in Senate

by Gray Rohrer - 17 months ago - +

The business lobby is keen to pass provisions to increase state funding for strategic airport projects, but legislative hurdles remain.

Gov. Scott adds $8.8 billion in transportation spending to his budget plan

by Gray Rohrer - 17 months ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday said he wants lawmakers to fund transportation projects at $8.8 billion next fiscal year. File photo by D'Arcy Norman.

The governor requests that lawmakers approve record transportation spending, which he contends will help spur trade and jobs in the state.

Elimination of insurance tax credit, vehicle fee cuts pass Senate panel

by Gray Rohrer - 27 months ago - +

Sen. Negron's plan to do away with a $220 million tax break for insurance companies to pay for a reduction in vehicle registration fees passed through the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Budget: Transportation gets boost in Scott's recommendations

by Gray Rohrer - 29 months ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott proposed an 11.22 percent increase in the transportation budget, which would bring overall spending to $9.1 billion. ... Related Research: Gov. Rick Scott's transportation budget recommendations for FY 2013-14.

Senate panel searches for solutions to dwindling transportation revenue

by Gray Rohrer - 30 months ago - +

As vehicles become more fuel efficient, state revenues for transportation projects will decline over time, leading lawmakers to search for answers. ... Related Research: Jan. 17, 2013 Senate Committee on Transportation meeting packet, and meeting video.

Transportation panel rates FDOT a 90

by James Call - 34 months ago - +

The annual performance review finds the massive agency met 18 of 20 performance measures in 2011-2012. ... Related Research: H.R. 4348 the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21) and its conference report, H. Rept. 112-557.

Ports, roads are focus of transportation spending

by James Call - 38 months ago - +

The package of spending directs about $60 million to ports improvement and another $200 million to the transportation trust fund for road building. ... Related Research: Press release from the Governor's Office, and messages from the Florida Ports Council and Sierra Club Florida.

Topic: Transportation Trust Fund

2014 Session Summary: Economic Development and Transportation

Vehicle fee cut won't reach 756,000 cars next year

Vehicle fee cut worth $395 million heads to Scott's desk

Vehicle and license fee cuts clear Senate floor

Lawmakers move closer to Scott on vehicle fee cuts

Session Outlook 2014: Transportation & Economic Development

Transportation package - sans red light cameras - moves in Senate

Gov. Scott adds $8.8 billion in transportation spending to his budget plan

Elimination of insurance tax credit, vehicle fee cuts pass Senate panel

Budget: Transportation gets boost in Scott's recommendations

Senate panel searches for solutions to dwindling transportation revenue

Transportation panel rates FDOT a 90

Ports, roads are focus of transportation spending

State, local officials inch closer to Wekiva Parkway deal, but details still scarce

Wekiva Parkway financing deal in final stages after transportation budget bill signed

2012 session summary: Transportation

House stands ground on economic incentives, road funds

Senate moves closer to transportation budget deal, but keeps tighter control of economic incentives

House, Senate leaders getting closer to a deal on budget allocations

Senate releases $70.8 billion budget