Bill > H5011

This bill makes several changes to Florida statutes related to environmental resource management and funding. Specifically, the bill removes provisions that previously authorized the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to enter into voluntary agreements with private landowners for environmental services within the Florida wildlife corridor, effectively eliminating the commission's ability to create such contracts. The bill also repeals two existing statutes: Section 260.0145, which pertained to the Local Trail Management Grant Program, and Section 380.095, which was related to dedicated funding for conservation lands, resiliency, and clean water infrastructure. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to other sections of Florida law, including amending references in the Indian Gaming Revenue Clearing Trust Fund statutes and modifying provisions of the Land Management Uniform Accounting Council (LMUAC). These changes appear to streamline and potentially reduce environmental management and funding mechanisms in the state. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and stakeholders time to prepare for the upcoming changes in environmental resource management policies.

House Budget Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/5011