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Florida lawmakers handed SB 6A unanimously on Dec. 15 and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into legislation the following day.
Starting Sunday, drivers who continuously use Florida tolls will start to tally credit for rebates on these funds as a part of a program handed by the Legislature throughout a December Special Session.
Under the program, drivers who hit 35 tolls in a month will get a 50% rebate the next month. Drivers should have a sound SunPass or different Florida toll transponder account in good standing to qualify, and the program covers most tolls within the state. Only drivers of automobiles with two axles are eligible, however no sign-up is required.
Lawmakers handed SB 6A unanimously on Dec. 15 and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into legislation the following day.
“This program is expected to benefit approximately 1.2 million drivers and will save the average commuter nearly $400 in the 2023 calendar year,” Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue stated in a launched assertion.
“The Department is proud to partner with Governor DeSantis and the Legislature in supporting the people of Florida, especially in times where every bit of savings can make a difference for a family.”
The program is ready to final for one 12 months and builds off a similar program DeSantis created by executive order in September that was scheduled for six months. Commuters who hit 40 tolls in a month obtained a 20% low cost and people with 80 tolls paid received a 25% rebate, however the program was restricted to Florida Turnpike tolls and didn’t apply to native metro expressway tolls in Tampa, Orlando and Miami, which required legislative approval.
DeSantis pledged to broaden the program throughout his re-election marketing campaign and adopted by means of one month after the election. He’s set to be sworn in for his second time period Tuesday.
The rebates are anticipated to avoid wasting commuters $500 million. The new legislation puts $500 million from state coffers into reimbursing FDOT, the Florida Turnpike Enterprise and the native expressway authorities for the funds misplaced from the cuts within the tolls.