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HB 4005

City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Botana

HB 4005 allows Collier County residents to elect a five-member board for the Naples Airport Authority, enhancing local representation and accountability starting in 2026.

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Bill Summary · HB 4005

Summary of HB 4005: City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 4005
  • Title: City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County
  • Introduced: October 27, 2025
  • Status: Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda on November 24, 2025
  • Sponsor: Botana (Primary)

Purpose and Intent

HB 4005 aims to transition the governance of the City of Naples Airport Authority from an appointed board to an elected board. This change is intended to enhance local representation and accountability by allowing residents of Collier County to vote for their representatives on the board.

Key Provisions

  1. Board Composition and Election:

    • The board will consist of five members:
      • Three members must be residents of the City of Naples.
      • Two members must be residents of Collier County outside the City of Naples.
    • Members will be elected at-large by the qualified voters of Collier County starting with the 2026 general election.

  2. Term Lengths:

    • Members will serve four-year terms.
    • For the initial election in 2026, two members will serve two-year terms to establish staggered terms.

  3. Qualifications:

    • All members must have a minimum of five years of experience in the aerospace industry, as defined by Florida Statutes.

  4. Vacancy Filling:

    • Any vacancies on the board will be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the term.

  5. Charter Amendments:

    • The bill makes conforming changes to the Authority’s charter, including:
      • Removing the requirement for the city council to declare a need for the Authority to function.
      • Eliminating the city council's power to remove board members for inefficiency or misconduct.
      • Allowing board members to receive compensation for their services.

  6. Effective Date:

    • The bill will take effect upon becoming law.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • Residents of Collier County will have the opportunity to elect their representatives on the Airport Authority board, thereby increasing local engagement in airport governance.
    • The transition from an appointed to an elected board may lead to changes in how the airport operates and is managed, reflecting the interests of the community.

  • Fiscal Impact:

    • The Economic Impact Statement indicates that there will be no fiscal impact as the elections will coincide with regularly scheduled general elections.

Procedural Timeline

  • October 27, 2025: Bill filed.
  • November 4, 2025: Referred to the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Government Operations Subcommittee, and State Affairs Committee.
  • November 24, 2025: Added to the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda.

This summary provides a clear overview of HB 4005, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the governance of the City of Naples Airport Authority.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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