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FL S0932

FL S0932
Everglades Protection Area


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Introduced
11/16/2021
In Committee
11/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring comprehensive plans and plan amendments that apply to certain lands within or near the Everglades Protection Area to follow the state coordinated review process; requiring the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with specified entities, to make certain determinations for such plans and amendments, to provide written determinations to the local government and specified entities within a specified timeframe, and to coordinate with the local government and specified entities on certain planning strategies and mitigation measures; authorizing site-specific text changes for small scale future land use map amendments; prohibiting the adoption of small scale development amendments for properties located within or near the Everglades Protection Area, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires comprehensive plans and plan amendments that apply to lands within or near the Everglades Protection Area to follow the state coordinated review process. It directs the Department of Environmental Protection to review such plans and determine if they will adversely impact the Everglades. The bill also prohibits the adoption of small-scale development amendments for properties located within or near the Everglades Protection Area. Additionally, it provides exceptions to certain requirements for affordable housing projects located in areas of critical state concern.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Environment and Natural Resources (on 03/14/2022)

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