{"id":64328,"date":"2026-03-30T20:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=64328"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:34:12","slug":"governor-ron-desantis-officially-signed-hb-919-into-law-today-monday-march-30-2026-this-legislation-renames-palm-beach-international-airport-pbi-as-the-president-donald-j-trump-international-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/03\/30\/governor-ron-desantis-officially-signed-hb-919-into-law-today-monday-march-30-2026-this-legislation-renames-palm-beach-international-airport-pbi-as-the-president-donald-j-trump-international-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed HB 919 into law today, Monday, March 30, 2026. This legislation renames Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The move is particularly notable given the airport’s proximity to Mar-a-Lago and the fact that it serves as the primary arrival point for the President when he travels to his Florida residence.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Details of the Bill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Effective Date:<\/strong> If approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the name change will take effect on July 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New Designator:<\/strong> Along with the name change, the airport is expected to adopt the new three-letter code “DJT.”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cost & Rebranding:<\/strong> Estimates for the rebranding\u2014which includes updated signage, marketing materials, and uniforms\u2014range between $2.75 million and $5.5 million<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • State Authority:<\/strong> The bill also grants the Florida Legislature the sole authority to name several other major commercial airports in the state (such as Orlando, Miami, and Tampa), effectively preventing local governments from renaming them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Trademarks and Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The signing comes shortly after the Trump Organization filed “intent to use” trademark applications for the airport’s new name and the “DJT” branding.<\/sup> While the organization stated it does not intend to seek royalties or licensing fees from the county, the law requires a formal agreement between Palm Beach County and the trademark holder to authorize the commercial use of the name.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Supporters, including bill sponsor Rep. Meg Weinberger, characterized the renaming as a way to honor the first U.S. President to make Florida his primary residence, while opponents argued the decision should have remained a local matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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