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Introduced
09/12/2019
09/12/2019
In Committee
09/23/2019
09/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Indian River Lagoon State Matching Grant Program; creating s. 373.4594, F.S.; providing that certain projects identified in the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan are eligible for state funding consideration; directing the Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and the St. Johns River Water Management District to identify projects and grant recipients and to submit an annual report to the Governor, Legislature, and specified persons; requiring county and municipal governments to submit annual reports to the department and appropriate water management districts; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Indian River Lagoon State Matching Grant Program, which provides state funding for projects identified in the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The eligible projects include upgrading existing wastewater treatment facilities, expanding wastewater treatment to unserved areas, and connecting septic systems to central sewer. The bill requires a 50% local match for each grant and directs the Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate with the South Florida and St. Johns River Water Management Districts to identify eligible projects and grant recipients. The department must also submit annual reports on the proposed and funded projects. The county and municipal governments receiving state funding must also submit annual status reports.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Randy Fine (R)*,
Rick Roth (R)*,
Thad Altman (R),
Delores Hogan Johnson (D),
Toby Overdorf (R),
Rene Plasencia (R),
Last Action
Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/153 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/153/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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