6/30/09-Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a bill into law to streamline security requirements that require port workers to undergo separate security screenings – and pay separate fees – at every port.
Previously HB7141, the new law bans seaports from issuing individual identification cards and creates a database to allow ports to share security screening information. Workers will be able to carry one ID card, reducing fees.
The bill aligns the state and federal security standards and creates a single state database.
Truckers and other port workers who need access to port-defined “secure areas” will pay $50 every five years in addition to other fees for fingerprinting and state-performed background checks.

5/6/09-The Senate voted 36-2 to approve a bill that would streamline security requirements that require port workers to undergo separate security screenings – and pay separate fees – at every port. The bill now moves to Gov. Charlie Crist. House lawmakers already approved it by unanimous consent.
Sponsored by Sen. Dave Aronberg, D-Greenacres, HB7141 would ban seaports from issuing individual identification cards and would create a database to allow ports to share security screening information. Workers would be able to carry one ID card, reducing fees.
The bill would align the state and federal security standards and create a single state database.
Truckers and other port workers who need access to port-defined “secure areas” would pay $50 every five years in addition to other fees for fingerprinting and state-performed background checks.
For bill status, call 850-488-4371. In Florida, call 800-342-1827.