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FL S0722

FL S0722
Land Acquisition Trust Fund


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Introduced
10/31/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring that certain funds distributed into the Land Acquisition Trust Fund be used for conservation and management projects in certain counties; providing the types of projects for which the Department of Environmental Protection may use such funds, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Florida Statutes to require that certain funds distributed into the Land Acquisition Trust Fund be used for conservation and management projects in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. The bill specifies that the Department of Environmental Protection may use these funds for reforestation, ecosystem management, fire control measures, debris removal, pollution mitigation, beach nourishment, coastal or shore protection structures, and land acquisition in the affected counties. The bill also makes other changes to the statutory requirements for the distribution of funds in the Land Acquisition Trust Fund, including for Everglades restoration and spring protection projects.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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