Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 543: Transportation
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 543 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Transportation. Primary sponsor: Fabián Basabe (Republican), Fiona McFarland (Republican), Commerce Committee, Budget Committee, State Affairs Committee. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 925 (Ch. 2026-112), SB 488 (Ch. 2026-39).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Transportation; Revises & provides provisions relating to increasing minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow signals, seaports, speed detection systems in school zones, automated license plate recognition systems, private school bus contractors, school bus infraction detection systems, lowering maximum speed limits, flashing beacons, school zones, radar & LiDAR units, disabled parking permits, golf carts, prevention of excessive or unusual noise, motor vehicle registration, license plate frames or decorative border devices, digital driver licenses & electronic credentialing system, digital imaged licenses, use of data by identity verification service providers, direct payments to subcontractors, metropolitan planning organizations, & takeover agreements; provides various penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabián Basabe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Fiona McFarland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Budget Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nathan Boyles | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Bill Conerly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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 returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 925 (Ch. 2026-112), SB 488 (Ch. 2026-39)
- In Messages
- Refused to recede, requests House to concur
- In returning messages
- Refused to concur, requested Senate to recede
- Amendment 389764 Refuse to Concur
- Added to Senate Message List
- In Messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Amendment(s) adopted (389764)
- Read 2nd time
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