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SB 1366

Toll Discounts for Veteran-owned Businesses

2025 Regular Session

Florida bill proposing toll road discounts for veteran-owned businesses died in committee without passage, citing funding and implementation concerns.

Died in Transportation
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Bill Summary · SB 1366

Legislative bill overview

SB 1366 would have provided toll discounts on Florida's toll roads for businesses owned and operated by veterans. The bill was referred to multiple committees but ultimately died in the Transportation Committee after being indefinitely postponed in May 2025.

Why is this important

Toll discounts for veteran-owned businesses could reduce operating costs for a targeted demographic group, potentially supporting veteran entrepreneurship and economic participation. However, the bill's failure suggests either insufficient legislative support, budget concerns, or questions about implementation feasibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining veteran ownership: Questions about what percentage ownership qualifies a business as "veteran-owned" and how to verify eligibility
  • Fiscal impact: Concerns about lost toll revenue and the cost of administering discount programs, which likely triggered Appropriations Committee scrutiny
  • Equity considerations: Debate over whether toll discounts should be benefits-based (available to all veterans) or targeted only to veteran-owned businesses, and whether similar discounts should apply to other groups

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

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