STORAGE NAME: h0177.EIS
DATE: 3/17/2025
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FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
BILL ANALYSIS
This bill analysis was prepared by nonpartisan committee staff and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
BILL #: HB 177
TITLE: Transportation Facility Designations
SPONSOR(S): Harris, Woodson
COMPANION BILL: SB 274 (Arrington)
LINKED BILLS: None
RELATED BILLS: None
Committee References
Economic Infrastructure
Commerce
SUMMARY
Effect of the Bill:
The bill designates that portion of International Drive between S.R. 528 and Sand Lake Road in Orange County as
“Harris Rosen Way” and directs the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to erect suitable markers for the
designation.
Fiscal or Economic Impact:
The bill will have an insignificant negative impact on state government expenditures.
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ANALYSIS
EFFECT OF THE BILL:
The bill requires FDOT to erect suitable markers for the following transportation facility designation: (Section 1).
Harris Rosen Way
That portion of International Drive between S.R. 528 and Sand Lake Road in Orange County is designated as
"Harris Rosen Way."
The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2025. (Section 2).
FISCAL OR ECONOMIC IMPACT:
STATE GOVERNMENT:
The bill will have an insignificant impact on state government expenditures. FDOT estimates a cost of $2,400 for
the appropriate markers, which provides for two signs at $1,200 per sign.
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RELEVANT INFORMATION
SUBJECT OVERVIEW:
Legislative Designation of Transportation Facilities
The Legislature may designate a transportation facility, such as a bridge or a portion of a road, for honorary or
memorial purposes or to distinguish a particular facility. Legislative designations do not officially change the
existing names of facilities and may not require local governments or private parties to change street signs, mailing
addresses, or 911 emergency telephone number system listing.
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Email from Jack Rogers, Director of Legislative Affairs, Department of Transportation, RE: Road Designations Review (Feb.
13, 2025).
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S. 334.071(1), F.S. JUMP TO SUMMARY ANALYSIS RELEVANT INFORMATION BILL HISTORY
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Unless specifically provided by law, public facilities such as roads, bridges, and other similar facilities may not be
named for any living person.
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Transportation Facility Markers
Following a legislative designation, FDOT is required to place markers at the termini or intersections specified for
each highway segment or bridge designated and may place other markers it deems as appropriate.
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markers may be erected, the appropriate city or county commission must pass a resolution in support of the
particular honorary designation. If the designated bridge or road segment is located in more than one city or
county, there must be resolutions supporting the designation from each affected local government before markers
may be erected.
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Biographical Information
Harris Rosen Way
Harris Rosen was President and Chief Operating Officer of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, a hospitality company founded
in 1974 that operates seven Orlando-area hotels. Mr. Rosen received numerous philanthropic and humanitarian
awards, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals lifetime award, as well as the Leadership Florida’s
LeRoy Collins Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Rosen passed away on November 25, 2024, at age 85.
BILL HISTORY
COMMITTEE REFERENCE ACTION DATE
STAFF
DIRECTOR/
POLICY CHIEF
ANALYSIS
PREPARED BY
Economic Infrastructure
Subcommittee
Keating Garcia
Commerce Committee
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S. 267.062(1), F.S.
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S. 334.071(2), F.S.
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S. 334.071(3), F.S.