HB1442

Airports; authorize public entities owning/operating to contract for certain purposes relating to.

Chamber Passed·2/12/26

Airport authorities and other governmental entities can contract for airport facilities financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

This bill allows airport authorities, municipalities, and other governmental entities owning or operating airports to contract with companies for financing, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining airport facilities. These contracts can be made through a lease of airport property or other contracts, similar to how toll roads or toll bridges are handled. Facilities leased or contracted under this act are exempt from certain bidding requirements. The act also amends existing law to conform to these provisions and takes effect from July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 116–0 · Feb 12
Current
Ports and Marine Resources Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Passed

116 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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History

Feb 16

Senate

Referred To Ports and Marine Resources;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

Feb 13

House

Motion to Reconsider Tabled

Feb 13

House

Transmitted To Senate