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Driverless car technology legislation slow to keep pace

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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April 15 2013

Major technology companies have already logged 300,000 miles on U.S. roads with self driving cars. Driverless (or automated or autonomous) vehicle

Legislature: Senate President Atwater recommends a December special legislative session on rail transportation

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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October 26 2009

After an October 19, 2009, meeting with federal officials, Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater (R-North Palm Beach) recommended that the legislature convene a special session in December to address passenger rail issues

DOT issues NPRM relating to DBE requirements

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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May 21 2010

On May 10, 2010, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding additional proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations at 49 CFR Part 26 (Part 26), applicable to all recipients of federal grants through an agency within DOT, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA

Senate President Atwater and House Speaker Cretul say a December special legislative session is possible as commuter rail negotiations advance

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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November 30 2009

On November 25, 2009, Senate President Jeff Atwater (R-North Palm Beach) and House Speaker Larry Cretul (R-Ocala) notified legislators that a special legislative session was likely, possibly beginning as soon as Thursday, December 3, 2009

Transportation: President Obama announces $1.25 billion federal award for high-speed rail

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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February 1 2010

At an appearance in Tampa on January 28, 2010, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden announced that Florida would receive a grant of $1.25 billion to support a proposed high-speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando

U.S. DOT issues guidance concerning Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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February 9 2010

In three separate notices issued last week, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) issued guidance regarding its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations at 49 CFR Parts 26 and 23

Sunrail enveloped in high-speed rail debate

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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February 28 2011

In the aftermath of Gov Scott's rejection of federal funds for the development of high-speed rail last week and again on Thursday, Sunrail, the commuter rail line under development in central Florida, also may be in jeopardy, as Gov. Scott indicated he is “reviewing” the project

Governor Charlie Crist urges legislative leaders to call December special session

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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November 9 2009

On November 5, 2009, Gov. Crist urged legislative leaders to call a special session in December to address commuter rail issues

Seaport security and financing bills reported favorably by legislative committees

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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March 21 2011

HB 283, by Rep Dana Young, which amends a number of provisions related to seaport security, received its first favorable vote last week

Automotive insurance fraud bill voted out favorably by House Insurance Committee

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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March 21 2011

On Wednesday, the House Insurance and Banking Committee voted out H.B. 967, which contains a number of policies designed to fight auto insurance personal injury protection (PIP) fraud

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