Bill

Bill > S0438


FL S0438

FL S0438
Land Acquisition Trust Fund


summary

Introduced
10/04/2019
In Committee
10/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing an appropriation for certain projects related to the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to make grants for such projects; providing for a specified local match for such grants, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing Land Acquisition Trust Fund statute to provide additional funding and requirements for projects related to the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Specifically, the bill requires a minimum of 7.6% or $50 million per year to be appropriated for projects dedicated to the conservation and management of the Indian River Lagoon, with a focus on monitoring ecosystems, restoring habitats, connecting septic systems to central sewer, and managing stormwater and agricultural discharges. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate such grants with the relevant water management districts and submit annual reports on the funded projects.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Environment and Natural Resources (on 03/14/2020)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...