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FL H1581

Mangrove Replanting and Restoration

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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2024
Passed
Dead
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, including addressing erosion in critical areas, protecting barrier and spoil islands, and assisting Everglades restoration and Biscayne Bay revitalization efforts. The bill 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 a local government's community rating for flood insurance purposes, and to report the findings by July 1, 2025. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Died in Rules (on 03/08/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581
Analysis - Infrastructure Strategies Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/Analyses/h1581e.ISC.PDF
Analysis - Infrastructure Strategies Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/Analyses/h1581d.ISC.PDF
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/Analyses/h1581c.ANR.PDF
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/Analyses/h1581b.ANR.PDF
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/Analyses/h1581a.ACR.PDF
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/Analyses/h1581.ACR.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1581/BillText/Filed/PDF
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