TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another two bills into law, adding to the growing list of legislation approved so far this year.
DeSantis received these latest laws back on April 10, alongside several others. As of now, only two of those bills (SB 182 and SB 686) remain on the governor’s desk.
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Meanwhile, the newly signed laws are as follows:
HB 1093 — Vertiports
House Bill 1093 includes vertiports and charging systems as qualifying projects for funding under public-private partnerships between state and private entities.
In addition, the law allows the FDOT to fund all of the project costs of a public vertiport if federal funds aren’t available.
The law takes effect on July 1.
HB 1103 — Vessel Restrictions
House Bill 1103 allows local governments to administer provisions of law concerning vessels at risk of becoming derelict and long-term anchoring permits.
Furthermore, the law lets cities and counties regulate vessel speed and operation within 300 feet of a confluence of water bodies presenting a blind corner (up to 1,000 feet) if the extended area is necessary to ensure safe navigation and visibility for approaching vessels.
The law takes effect on July 1.
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