Turnover in the Florida Senate could signal brighter prospects this year for a renewed proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating app-based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft.

Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, and Rep. Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, identical measures (SB 340 and HB 221) were introduced Wednesday that would create statewide rules for “transportation network companies” and set insurance and background-check requirements for drivers.

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