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Under the amended bill, ADUs must be rented for at least 30 days (the bill bars short-term rentals under 30 days), and local governments may adopt standards — including for manufactured homes — provided those units meet local requirements. The amendment adopted in committee clarified that manufactured homes are not prohibited so long as they meet other requirements and that the ADU provision does not apply to planned unit developments or master-planned communities.

Senator Gates said the measure is intended both to increase housing supply and to affirm property rights. Gates told the committee that ADUs “cost less to build, they cost less to rent and they're often located in urban areas where workers need to live in order to be close to their jobs.” The sponsor also referenced an OPPAGA study on mezzanine financing included in the bill materials.

Committee members asked for clarifications during floor debate. Committee staff and the sponsor clarified that the homestead exemption for the primary residence would not be lost if an owner builds and rents an ADU; however, the homestead exemption does not apply to the accessory dwelling unit itself, and the ADU would be separately assessed for property taxes. The sponsor also explained that requiring ADUs to be rented at an “affordable” price was removed from the bill because the committee considered such an income-based enforcement requirement difficult to administer.

Support and testimony
- Appearance forms show support from Yvonne Fernandez (AARP), Derek Taber Schoffer (Americans for Prosperity), Murphy Kennedy Gearing (Florida Realtors), Doug Wheeler and Colton Maddow (Florida Chamber of Commerce); each waived an in-person statement and was recorded as in support.

Votes and next steps
- The committee recorded a favorable report on CS for CS Senate Bill 184 by roll call; the bill will advance in the Senate process.

Ending
Sponsors asked for favorable support; the committee reported the bill favorably and members recorded affirmative votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development 3/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee reported favorably CS for CS Senate Bill 184, sponsored by Senator Gates, which would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential areas (with specific exemptions), bar rentals shorter than 30 days and permit manufactured homes if local standards are met.","taxTitle","Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Standing Committees, Senate, Legislative, Florida","taxId",26940,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288084,"Senate committee advances paired manufacturing bills to codify state manufacturing office, create promotional campaign and authorize fees",256,346850,603645,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2544759-2b0820f1f950f8bcb4ae38ea74ee28aa&start=346&end=603","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2544759-2b0820f1f950f8bcb4ae38ea74ee28aa/thumbnail_346850.jpg","/articles/6288084/Florida/Senate-committee-advances-paired-manufacturing-bills-to-codify-state-manufacturing-office-create-promotional-campaign-and-authorize-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288084-5c63d21bfdc4ff505010ffd250e5e742/orig.mp4?Expires=1770719964&Signature=Vqgtb22yvuW4uxhouFGNmo1plbFHvhljS0lbXyhgg4K~ud5RZCGEzUNwVbr3XWbR1IErBTjnamj0gIn4QGf~KRIGeptK7frwos59-EW~-v1e1P4VLSwap7z9rA9Bcj~GX~BNbUtZYfcpzdMnvboWnMsQzYhx8abPMQ78inQng5jSjxaUWBsOZm4JW-baVD-5jA0TRLCdwayebBCPUfoG4giavDSoSeXxzpJwqEOQ5-rja4AOfv5IAPknUZ4vjStsMTMru90dUtHRdywcBLr--5hlU~qgAhl8D9DCp93g2xkQAj9t~TJaM9V2q96UOghaAOlrQo6cy3RoMH2MUe1rjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development on May 20 reported favorably Committee Substitute (CS) for Senate Bill 600 and CS for Senate Bill 602, companion measures that would codify a statewide office of manufacturing in the Department of Commerce, authorize workforce-development grants and create a voluntary Florida manufacturing promotional campaign with an administrative fee.

Sponsor remarks said the measure would formalize the existing chief manufacturing officer role at the Department of Commerce, support workforce development through grants and organize a voluntary promotional campaign, with biannual reporting requirements for accountability. An amendment (strike-all) adopted in committee clarified the amendment does not create a new chief manufacturing officer position, described the promotional campaign as voluntary, organized the campaign under Chapter 288 and stated grant awards are made at the department’s sole direction.

Chris Dawson, representing Florida Makes, told the committee the Department of Commerce reports 72,127 manufacturing companies in Florida and that “80 percent of those have 20 employees or less,” and said the grant program would target those small firms. Other organizations waived in support, including the Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Companion bill CS for SB 602 would let the department adopt rules setting fees to administer the voluntary promotional campaign; an adopted amendment limited the fee to no more than $100. Sponsor remarks said the fee-and-campaign model was based on the existing Fresh From Florida program.

The committee moved both bills by roll call. For SB 600 the committee chair announced, “By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 600 is reported favorably.” The committee recorded a similar favorable report for CS for SB 602.

What the bills do
- SB 600 (as amended): Codifies the statewide office of manufacturing within the Department of Commerce; authorizes workforce-development grants; establishes a voluntary Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and requires biannual reporting. The strike-all amendment clarifies existing position status, makes the promotional campaign voluntary, places the campaign under Chapter 288 and makes grant awards discretionary with the department.
- SB 602 (as amended): Allows the Department of Commerce to establish fees by rule to administer the voluntary manufacturing promotional campaign; amendment caps the administrative fee at $100.

Support and testimony
- Chris Dawson (Florida Makes) provided employment-size statistics and endorsed the bill’s small-manufacturer focus. Cameron Fink (Associated Industries of Florida), Kylie Enzueto (Florida Makes) and Colton Maddell (Florida Chamber of Commerce) waived into the record in support.

Votes and next steps
- The committee reported CS for SB 600 and CS for SB 602 favorably to the next stage of the Senate process.

Ending
The sponsor asked for favorable support. Committee members recorded affirmative votes on both bills; the bills will move forward in the Senate process for additional consideration and floor action as scheduled by Senate leaders.","The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development reported favorably companion bills to codify a statewide office of manufacturing, authorize grants and create a voluntary Florida manufacturing promotional campaign; a separate bill sets a fee of up to $100 to administer the voluntary program.","actionData","errors"]

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Senate committee advances bill requiring local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, limits short-term rentals

Senate committee advances paired manufacturing bills to codify state manufacturing office, create promotional campaign and authorize fees