"As legislation moves to rename Palm Beach International Airport after the sitting U.S. President, some South Florida lawmakers have expressed concern about language that would give state lawmakers power to rename others. State Sen. Barbara Sharief, D-Davie, said officials in her county don't want to see the name of Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport changed, as the local government exemption proposal ( SB 706) soared through the Community Affairs Committee on Tuesday."
"Mayfield's bill would give authority to the state to name the seven major commercial service airports in Florida, with the only change proposed being Palm Beach International Airport becoming Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name change is subject to approval by the Federal Aviation Administration and the execution of an agreement between Palm Beach County and the trademark holder authorizing the commercial use of the name Donald J. Trump International Airport."
Legislation would rename Palm Beach International Airport after the sitting U.S. President and grant the state Legislature authority to name seven major commercial airports in Florida. The proposal advanced through a Community Affairs Committee under a local government exemption labeled SB 706. Some county officials and state senators raised concerns about state power to rename locally managed airports and urged protections for local input. Sen. Shevrin Jones suggested requiring discussions with local governments before legislative renaming. Sponsor Sen. Debbie Mayfield noted potential resistance from local-area legislators. The change requires Federal Aviation Administration approval and a trademark agreement with Palm Beach County.
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