Florida enacts transportation laws to protect, use road funds
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law two bills that cover transportation funding.
The first new law addresses how vehicle-related taxes and fees can be used.
Currently, a minimum of 15% of all state revenues deposited into the state’s Transportation Trust Fund annually are committed by the Florida Department of Transportation for public transportation projects. However, there is no cap on the maximum amount that can be directed to transit work.
HB287 places a cap of 20% on revenues from state fuel taxes and motor vehicle license-related fees that can be applied for public transit projects.
