CS/CS/CS/HB 543: Transportation
GENERAL BILL by State Affairs Committee ; Budget Committee ; Commerce Committee ; McFarland
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.
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act and except for this section, which shall take effect upon becoming a law, this act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 11/25/2025 House • Filed
12/3/2025 House • Referred to Commerce Committee
• Referred to Ways & Means Committee
• Referred to Budget Committee
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in Commerce Committee
1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/16/2026 House • Added to Commerce Committee agenda
1/21/2026 House • Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
1/22/2026 House • Reported out of Commerce Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
1/23/2026 House • Referred to Budget Committee
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in Budget Committee
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
2/12/2026 House • Added to Budget Committee agenda
2/16/2026 House • Favorable with CS by Budget Committee
2/17/2026 House • Reported out of Budget Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
2/18/2026 House • Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in State Affairs Committee
2/24/2026 House • Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
2/26/2026 House • Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
• Reported out of State Affairs Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• Bill referred to House Calendar
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
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CS/CS/CS/HB 543, Committee Substitute 3 (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/26/2026 at 7:48 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (4)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 937 (c2) Transportation Ways & Means Committee Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 H Added to Second Reading Calendar 
S 654 (c2) Traffic Infraction Enforcement DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/25/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
S 1080 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
S 1274 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/12/2026 S Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Floor Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format 304287 - Amendment
Remove lines 235-731 and insert:McFarland 2/27/2026
2:27 PMPDF Citations - Statutes (40)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative. Page 6 (pdf) 311.15 Page 6 (pdf) 316.003 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf) 316.008 Powers of local authorities. Page 9 (pdf) 316.0776 Traffic infraction detectors; speed detection systems; placement and installation. Page 11 (pdf) 316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. Page 14 (pdf) 316.173 School bus infraction detection systems. Page 17 (pdf) 316.183 Unlawful speed. Page 26 (pdf) 316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones. Page 26 (pdf) 316.1895 Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation. Page 27 (pdf) 316.1896 Roadways maintained as school zones; speed detection system enforcement; penalties; appeal procedure; privacy; reports. Page 28 (pdf) 316.1906 Radar speed-measuring devices; speed detection systems; evidence, admissibility. Page 37 (pdf) 316.1955 Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities. Page 38 (pdf) 316.1995 Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path. Page 60 (pdf) 316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations. Page 39 (pdf) 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. Page 40 (pdf) 316.2125 Operation of golf carts within a retirement community. Page 61 (pdf) 316.2126 Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles. Page 61 (pdf) 316.2128 Micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles; requirements. Page 63 (pdf) 316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. Page 41 (pdf) 316.293 Motor vehicle noise. Page 41 (pdf) 316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. Page 42 (pdf) 316.455 Other equipment. Page 63 (pdf) 316.650 Traffic citations. Page 42 (pdf) 318.121 Preemption of additional fees, fines, surcharges, and costs. Page 68 (pdf) 318.15 Failure to comply with civil penalty or to appear; penalty. Page 43 (pdf) 318.18 Amount of penalties. Page 44 (pdf) 319.1401 Page 47 (pdf) 320.02 Registration required; application for registration; forms. Page 48 (pdf) 320.262 License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties. Page 48 (pdf) 322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card. Page 49 (pdf) 322.059 Mandatory surrender of suspended driver license and registration. Page 64 (pdf) 322.142 Color photographic or digital imaged licenses. Page 56 (pdf) 322.15 License to be carried and exhibited on demand; fingerprint to be imprinted upon a citation. Page 64 (pdf) 337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration. Page 57 (pdf) 337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. Page 58 (pdf) 339.175 Metropolitan planning organization. Page 59 (pdf) 403.061 Department; powers and duties. Page 65 (pdf) 403.415 Motor vehicle noise. Page 67 (pdf) 775.15 Time limitations; general time limitations; exceptions. Page 60 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 543, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/17/2026 at 2:57 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/26/2026 (pdf)
Related Bills (3)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 937 (c2) Transportation Ways & Means Committee Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 H Added to Second Reading Calendar
S 1080 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
S 1274 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/12/2026 S Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Committee Amendments (4)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 557819 - Amendment
Between lines 258 and 259, insert:Yeager 2/25/2026
3:26 PMWithdrawn
2/26/2026PDF 286453 - Strike All Amendment
Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:McFarland 2/25/2026
11:17 PMAdopted as Amended
2/26/2026PDF 
475337 - Amendment to Amendment (286453)
Remove lines 71-404 of the amendment and insert:McFarland 2/26/2026
7:17 AMAdopted
2/26/2026PDF
549565 - Amendment to Amendment (286453)
Between lines 1311 and 1312 of the amendment, insert:Botana 2/25/2026
11:25 PMAdopted
2/26/2026PDF Citations - Statutes (19)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative. Page 3 (pdf) 311.15 Page 3 (pdf) 316.003 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf) 316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. Page 6 (pdf) 316.183 Unlawful speed. Page 8 (pdf) 316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones. Page 8 (pdf) 316.1955 Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities. Page 9 (pdf) 316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations. Page 11 (pdf) 316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. Page 11 (pdf) 316.293 Motor vehicle noise. Page 11 (pdf) 316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. Page 11 (pdf) 316.455 Other equipment. Page 21 (pdf) 319.1401 Page 12 (pdf) 320.262 License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties. Page 12 (pdf) 322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card. Page 13 (pdf) 337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration. Page 19 (pdf) 337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. Page 20 (pdf) 403.061 Department; powers and duties. Page 21 (pdf) 403.415 Motor vehicle noise. Page 24 (pdf) -
CS/HB 543, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/22/2026 at 5:00 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Budget Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/17/2026 (pdf)
Related Bills (2)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1080 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
S 1274 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/12/2026 S Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Committee Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 693235 - Amendment
Remove lines 516-588McFarland 2/13/2026
6:51 PMAdopted without Objection
2/16/2026PDF Citations - Statutes (20)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative. Page 4 (pdf) 311.15 Page 4 (pdf) 316.003 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf) 316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. Page 7 (pdf) 316.183 Unlawful speed. Page 8 (pdf) 316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones. Page 9 (pdf) 316.1955 Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities. Page 10 (pdf) 316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations. Page 11 (pdf) 316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. Page 11 (pdf) 316.293 Motor vehicle noise. Page 11 (pdf) 316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. Page 12 (pdf) 316.455 Other equipment. Page 24 (pdf) 319.1401 Page 12 (pdf) 320.262 License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties. Page 13 (pdf) 322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card. Page 13 (pdf) 337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration. Page 20 (pdf) 337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. Page 21 (pdf) 339.85 Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Program. Page 21 (pdf) 403.061 Department; powers and duties. Page 25 (pdf) 403.415 Motor vehicle noise. Page 27 (pdf) -
HB 543, Original Filed Version Posted 11/25/2025 at 10:05 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 1/22/2026 (pdf)
Related Bills (4)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1274 Transportation DiCeglie Similar Last Action: 2/12/2026 S Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
H 937 Transportation Ways & Means Committee Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 H Added to Second Reading Calendar
S 488 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Massullo Compare Last Action: 2/19/2026 H In Messages
S 1080 (c1) Transportation DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 2/26/2026 S On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
Committee Amendments (3)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 118977 - Strike All Amendment
Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:McFarland 1/20/2026
5:02 PMAdopted without Objection
1/21/2026PDF
114341 - Amendment to Amendment (118977)
Between lines 153 and 154 of the amendment, insert:Plakon 1/20/2026
6:19 PMAdopted without Objection
1/21/2026PDF
484885 - Amendment to Amendment (118977)
Between lines 191 and 192 of the amendment, insert:Jacques 1/20/2026
5:42 PMAdopted without Objection
1/21/2026PDF Citations - Statutes (37)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 207.001 Short title. Page 5 (pdf) 207.002 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf) 207.003 Privilege tax levied. Page 36 (pdf) 207.004 Registration of motor carriers; identifying devices; fees; renewals; temporary fuel-use permits and driveaway permits. Page 8 (pdf) 207.005 Returns and payment of tax; delinquencies; calculation of fuel used during operations in the state; credit; bond. Page 13 (pdf) 207.007 Offenses; penalties and interest. Page 15 (pdf) 207.008 Retention of records by motor carrier. Page 37 (pdf) 207.011 Inspection of records; hearings; forms; rules. Page 37 (pdf) 207.013 Suits for collection of unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. Page 38 (pdf) 207.014 Departmental warrant for collection of unpaid taxes. Page 38 (pdf) 207.019 Discontinuance or transfer of business; change of address. Page 17 (pdf) 207.023 Authority to inspect vehicles, make arrests, seize property, and execute warrants. Page 39 (pdf) 207.0281 Registration; cooperative reciprocal agreements between states. Page 40 (pdf) 212.08 Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and storage tax; specified exemptions. Page 40 (pdf) 261.03 Definitions. Page 18 (pdf) 261.11 Penalties. Page 18 (pdf) 311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative. Page 19 (pdf) 311.15 Page 19 (pdf) 316.003 Definitions. Page 21 (pdf) 316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption. Page 22 (pdf) 316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations. Page 23 (pdf) 316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise. Page 23 (pdf) 316.293 Motor vehicle noise. Page 23 (pdf) 316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. Page 23 (pdf) 316.455 Other equipment. Page 42 (pdf) 316.545 Weight and load unlawful; special fuel and motor fuel tax enforcement; inspection; penalty; review. Page 42 (pdf) 318.18 Amount of penalties. Page 43 (pdf) 319.1401 Page 24 (pdf) 319.35 Unlawful acts in connection with motor vehicle odometer readings; penalties. Page 44 (pdf) 322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card. Page 24 (pdf) 324.171 Self-insurer. Page 44 (pdf) 337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration. Page 32 (pdf) 337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments. Page 33 (pdf) 339.85 Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Program. Page 33 (pdf) 403.061 Department; powers and duties. Page 44 (pdf) 403.415 Motor vehicle noise. Page 46 (pdf) 627.7415 Commercial motor vehicles; additional liability insurance coverage. Page 46 (pdf)