Bill > H1535

Introduced Session

An act relating to emergencies; amending s. 83.63, F.S.; requiring certain tenants to be given specified opportunities or notice; amending s. 101.733, F.S.; removing provisions relating to an elections emergency contingency plan; creating s. 101.7325, F.S.; authorizing certain supervisors of elections to request authority to take specified actions under certain circumstances; requiring certain requests to be submitted in a specified manner; requiring the Secretary of State to approve or deny such requests within a specified timeframe; providing criteria to be considered when determining if a request should be approved or denied; requiring certain requests to be deemed approved; requiring such approvals and denials to be posted in a specified manner; requiring such supervisors to use specified methods to inform affected voters of election changes; creating s. 101.735, F.S.; requiring the Division of Elections to develop a statewide election emergency contingency plan for a specified purpose; requiring such plan to include certain procedures; requiring supervisors of elections to develop a local election emergency contingency plan in consultation with certain officials; requiring the plan to be submitted to the CS/ division for approval by a certain date; requiring the division to make a certain determination by a specified date; requiring the division to adopt rules; creating s. 101.736, F.S.; defining the term "tabletop exercise"; requiring the Secretary of State, in coordination with supervisors of elections, to develop an election emergency training program; requiring the Secretary of State to convene a workgroup for a certain purpose by a specified date of every odd- numbered year; providing requirements for the workgroup; requiring the results of the workgroup to be used in a specified manner; creating s. 163.31795, F.S.; defining the terms "cumulative substantial improvement period" and "local government"; requiring local governments that are participating in a specified insurance program to adopt certain cumulative substantial improvement periods; amending s. 163.31801, F.S.; prohibiting certain entities from assessing impact fees for specified replacement structures; providing an exception; providing construction; amending s. 193.155, F.S.; providing that repair and maintenance of specified property is not a change, an addition, or an improvement under certain circumstances; revising the square footage limitations for certain changes, additions, and CS/ improvements to damaged property; providing construction; amending s. 215.559, F.S.; removing a reference to a certain report; revising public hurricane shelter funding prioritization requirements for the Division of Emergency Management; amending s. 250.375, F.S.; authorizing certain servicemembers to provide medical care in specified circumstances; amending s. 252.35, F.S.; revising requirements for the state comprehensive emergency management plan; requiring such plan to include an update on the status of certain emergency management capabilities; requiring the division to collaborate with the Department of Health; revising responsibilities of the division; requiring the division to develop a certain template; revising the purpose of certain training programs; requiring the division to set the minimum number of training hours that specified individuals must complete biennially; authorizing such training to be provided by certain entities; removing a specified reporting requirement; amending s. 252.355, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide certain information to specified clients or their caregivers; requiring the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to enter into memoranda of understanding with specified agencies for a certain CS/ purpose; providing that specified persons may use special needs shelters in certain circumstances; amending s. 252.359, F.S.; revising the manner in which the division facilitates transportation and distribution of essentials before and after an emergency; requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with the division to ensure the availability of essentials; providing that certain entities have specified responsibilities determining roadways; amending s. 252.3611, F.S.; directing specified entities to submit specified contracts and reports to the Legislature under specified conditions; requiring such contracts to be posted on a specified secure contract system; requiring the division to report annually to the Legislature specified information on expenditures relating to emergencies; providing requirements for such report; amending s. 252.363, F.S.; providing for the tolling and extension of certain determinations; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 252.365, F.S.; requiring agency heads to notify the Governor and the division of the person designated as the emergency coordination officer annually by a specified date; amending s. 252.37, F.S.; requiring the division to notify the Legislature of its intent to accept or apply for CS/ federal funds under certain circumstances; requiring the division to take steps to maximize the availability and expedite the distribution of financial assistance from the Federal Government to state and local agencies; requiring that such steps include the standardization and streamlining of the application process for federal financial assistance and the provision of assistance to applicants for a specified purpose; requiring the division to use certain federal funds to implement such requirements; creating s. 252.3713, F.S.; requiring the division to administer the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; authorizing the division to retain a specified percentage of the funds for use within this state; requiring the remaining percentage to be distributed for use by certain recipients; authorizing subrecipients to make a certain election for a specified use; requiring the consideration of certain projects; authorizing the division to coordinate with specified entities under certain circumstances; requiring the division to ensure that certain requirements are met and certain projects are funded; authorizing fiscally constrained counties to request that the division administer the grant for such a county; authorizing such counties to request certain CS/ assistance from the division; requiring the division to adopt rules; amending s. 252.373, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 252.38, F.S.; requiring political subdivisions to annually provide specified notification to the division before a specified date; creating s. 252.381, F.S.; requiring counties and municipalities to post certain information on their websites; requiring counties and municipalities to develop a poststorm permitting plan; providing requirements for such plan; requiring counties and municipalities to publish on their websites a specified storm recovery guide and updates to such guide; prohibiting certain counties and municipalities from increasing building permit or inspection fees within a specified timeframe; requiring certain counties and municipalities to use their best efforts to open a permitting office for a minimum number of hours per week; requiring entities to allow individuals to receive certain letters electronically on or before a specified date; amending s. 252.385, F.S.; revising reporting requirements for the division; revising requirements for a specified list; requiring the Department of Health and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to assist the division with certain determinations; creating s. 252.421, F.S.; CS/ requiring the division to coordinate with certain counties for a specified purpose; creating s. 252.422, F.S.; defining the term "impacted local government"; prohibiting impacted local governments from proposing or adopting certain moratoriums, amendments, or procedures for a specified timeframe; authorizing the enforcement of certain amendments, plans, permits, and orders under certain circumstances; authorizing any person to file suit to enforce specified provisions; authorizing counties and municipalities to request a specified determination by a court; prohibiting counties and municipalities from taking certain actions until the court has issued a preliminary or final judgment; requiring plaintiffs to provide certain notification before filing suit; requiring impacted local governments to take certain actions upon receipt of such notification or a suit may be filed; providing for reasonable attorney fees and costs; authorizing the use of a certain summary procedure; requiring the court to advance the cause on the calendar; creating s. 252.505, F.S.; requiring certain contracts to include a specified provision; defining the term "emergency recovery period"; amending s. 373.423, F.S.; requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to submit a Flood Inventory CS/ and Restoration Report to the division by a specified date; requiring the department to work with specified entities to compile information for the report; providing specifications for the report; requiring the owner of certain infrastructure to submit certain information to the department; requiring the department to review and update the report biannually; requiring the department to submit an updated report to the division by a specified date; amending s. 400.063, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 403.7071, F.S.; providing that local governments are authorized and encouraged to add certain addendums to certain contracts and agreements; requiring counties and municipalities to apply to the department for authorization to designate at least one debris management site; authorizing municipalities to apply jointly with a county or adjacent municipality for authorization of a debris management site if such entities approve a memorandum of understanding; providing requirements for such memorandum; creating s. 489.1132, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring a hurricane preparedness plan to be available for inspection at certain worksites; requiring certain equipment to be secured in a specified manner no later than 24 hours before the impacts of a hurricane are CS/ anticipated to begin; providing penalties; requiring the Florida Building Commission to establish specified best practices and report findings to the Legislature by a specified date; amending s. 553.902, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "renovated building"; requiring the division to consult with specified entities to develop certain recommendations and provide a report to the Legislature by a specified date; prohibiting certain counties from proposing or adopting certain moratoriums, amendments, or procedures for a specified timeframe; declaring that such moratoriums, amendments, or procedures are null and void; providing for retroactive application; authorizing the enforcement of certain amendments, plans, permits, and orders under certain circumstances; authorizing certain residents and business owners to bring a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against a county or municipality that violates specified provisions; providing for reasonable attorney fees and costs under specified circumstances; providing for future expiration; providing a directive to the Division of Law Revision; providing an effective date.

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Fiona McFarland (R)*,  Allison Tant (D), 

Other Sponsors (3)

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 180 (Ch. 2025-190) (on 04/29/2025)

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