summary
Introduced
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits local government entities from adopting or enforcing ordinances & regulations relating to single-use plastic straws; requires DEP or designated entity to conduct study evaluating environmental impact & submit report to Legislature; provides for lift of moratorium; provides penalties.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits local governments in Florida from adopting or enforcing ordinances and regulations related to single-use plastic straws until July 1, 2024. During this period, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a designated entity will conduct a study to evaluate the environmental impact of single-use plastic straws, including the potential impact of a reduction or prohibition. The DEP will report the study results to the Legislature by January 1, 2024. If the Legislature does not enact a statewide policy or preemption law by July 1, 2024, the moratorium on local regulation will be lifted. The bill also imposes a $25,000 fine on any local government that attempts to adopt or enforce single-use plastic straw regulations before the moratorium is lifted, and requires the offending local government to pay the attorney fees and costs of any prevailing party in a civil action to enforce the moratorium.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Randy Fine (R)*,
Anthony Sabatini (R)*,
Walter Hill (R),
Lawrence McClure (R),
Daniel Perez (R),
Spencer Roach (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Business and Professions Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/603 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/603/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #687473 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/603/Amendment/687473/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/603/BillText/Filed/PDF |
Loading...