Expands the Port St. Joe Port Authority to include Franklin, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties.

This bill expands the Port St. Joe Port Authority to include Franklin, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties. It revises the membership of the governing body, with five commissioners appointed by the Governor. Initially, two members from Gulf County and one each from Franklin, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties will serve staggered terms. The authority is empowered to own, acquire, construct, maintain, and operate port facilities. It can enter into contracts and leases for business operations and maintenance. Local governments can appropriate funds for the authority's operation expenses.

Expands the Port St. Joe Port Authority to include Franklin, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties.

This bill expands the Port St. Joe Port Authority to include Franklin, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties. It revises the membership of the governing body, with five commissioners appointed by the Governor. Initially, two members from Gulf County and one each from Franklin, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties will serve staggered terms. The authority is empowered to own, acquire, construct, maintain, and operate port facilities. It can enter into contracts and leases for business operations and maintenance. Local governments can appropriate funds for the authority's operation expenses.