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Introduced
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Passed
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Dead
Vetoed
06/08/2022
06/08/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing requirements for budget amendments requesting the release of state funds for specified water project components; requiring the South Florida Water Management District to make a specified certification to the Legislature regarding its recommendations to the United States Army Corps of Engineers; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to enter into agreements or contracts with certain entities to expedite the evaluation of certain environmental permits; specifying that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may acquire land or certain related interests in land for specified public purposes, etc.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Provides requirements for budget amendments requesting the release of state funds for specified water project components, including the certification by the South Florida Water Management District that its recommendations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are consistent with its programs and plans.
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to enter into agreements or contracts with certain entities to expedite the evaluation of certain environmental permits.
- Specifies that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may acquire land or certain related interests in land for specified public purposes, such as promoting wildlife habitat, protecting water bodies and wetlands, and preserving agricultural lands.
- Transfers the management of the William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreational Park from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Reenacts a provision for a cost-share program for agricultural water conservation that was set to expire.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (Senate)
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor (on 06/08/2022)
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