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Introduced
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
In Committee
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to mangrove replanting and restoration; amending s. 403.9324, F.S.; requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules for mangrove replanting and restoration; providing requirements for the rules; requiring the department, in consultation with the Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services, to conduct a statewide feasibility study regarding the use of mangroves and other nature-based solutions in order to improve a local government’s community rating for flood insurance purposes; requiring a report to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules for mangrove replanting and restoration, with specific goals such as addressing erosion, protecting barrier and spoil islands, assisting Everglades and Biscayne Bay restoration efforts, and promoting public awareness of the value of mangroves. It also requires the department, in consultation with the Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services, to conduct a statewide feasibility study on the use of mangroves and other nature-based solutions to improve local governments' community ratings in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System, with a report due by July 1, 2025. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Environment and Natural Resources (S)
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32 |
| Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/Analyses/2024s00032.aeg.PDF |
| Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/Analyses/2024s00032.pre.aeg.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Environment and Natural Resources (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/Analyses/2024s00032.en.PDF |
| Analysis - Environment and Natural Resources (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/Analyses/2024s00032.pre.en.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/Amendment/797420/HTML | |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/32/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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