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Drones Are Coming
Ipresent two of the bills introduced and past out of committee in the Florida Legislature ' s current session. The diversity of issues is amazing.
Drones are coming! Flying robots of death or flying robots of sustenance? SB460 clears the way for autonomous drones to fly Florida ' s Friendly Skies to experience Pompano ' s Warmest Welcome.
Senator Jeff Brandes Files Bill On Personal Delivery Devices. Legislation will allow operation of autonomous delivery drones in Florida.
Senator Jeff Brandes( R-St. Petersburg) filed Senate Bill 460, personal delivery devices, authorizing autonomous delivery drones to operate in Florida. If adopted, Florida could be among the first states to officially embrace this new technology. This legislation
on personal delivery devices builds on Senator Brandes ' continued focus on innovative, autonomous technology policy.“ With this legislation Florida continues to lead in transportation policy,” stated Senator Brandes.“ This technology could revolutionize home delivery and will usher in new business models. This type of innovative technology should be embraced by policymakers, and I am excited to focus Florida on the future.”
Personal delivery devices operate on sidewalks, at low speeds, and deliver goods directly to consumers. The devices operate autonomously, with remote operators monitoring them for safety and compliance with applicable local ordinances and laws. The devices operate on sidewalks and, when necessary, bike paths or cross- walks. SB 460 defines a personal delivery device in statute and exempts the devices from registration requirements and other regulations that apply to automobiles. The proposed legislation allows local jurisdictions to implement ordinances restricting the use of a personal delivery device if deemed unsafe in a local area, and the bill requires operators of personal delivery devices to carry insurance in any event of an accident.
Education
Secretary DeVos tactics are being used to stack the deck to improve Florida higher education graduation statistics.
Senate Advances Excellence In Higher Education Legislation
Tallahassee-Senate Bill 2, the Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act, and Senate Bill 4, Fac-
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