Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1177: Spaceport Operations and Space Florida
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1177 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Spaceport Operations and Space Florida. Primary sponsor: Tyler Sirois (Republican), Ways & Means Committee, Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Spaceport Operations and Space Florida; Requires governing board of certain seaports to coordinate with Space Florida for specified purposes; provides that Space Florida is not agency & is not subject to certain bidding & contract procedures under certain conditions; requires Space Florida to employ full-time business development director for specified purposes; revises membership of Space Florida board of directors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Sirois | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Ways & Means Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Fabricio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Toby Overdorf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Rules
- Received
- Referred to Rules
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 107, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- CS Filed
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