The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development reported favorably on CS for Senate Bill 602, a measure that authorizes the Department of Commerce to adopt rules setting fees to administer the voluntary Florida manufacturing promotional campaign created by SB 600 and makes SB 602 effective upon passage of SB 600.

Sponsor Senator Trunow explained SB 602 directs the department to establish by rule the fees associated with running the Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and that the measure takes effect upon passage of SB 600. The committee adopted amendment barcode 345782, which establishes a fee not to exceed $100 to administer the voluntary promotional campaign.

Witnesses filed or waived appearance forms in support, including Kylie Enzueto of Florida Makes and Chris Dawson. Senator Trudeau closed, saying the model is based on the existing “Fresh From Florida” model and arguing it supports jobs and economic growth.

By roll call the committee reported CS for SB 602 favorably. Recorded affirmative votes included Senator Arrington, Senator Avila, Senator Bernard, Senator Collins, Senator Graw, Senator Angolia, Senator Leake, Senator Martin, Senator McLean, Senator Sharif, Senator Smith, Senator Trunow, Senator Wright, Senator Polsky and Chair Disigley (15 yes). The transcript shows no recorded no or abstain votes. The clerk announced, “By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 602 is reported favorably.”

The bill is contingent on SB 600’s enactment (SB 602 “shall take effect upon the passage of SB 600” in committee remarks); the committee record does not include fee-rule text or projected revenue estimates.