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FL H0663

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Burgin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Division of Forestry to designate one or more areas within state forests as "Wounded Warrior Special Hunt Areas" to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for eligible wounded veterans and servicemembers.

  • Limits access to designated areas to active duty servicemembers with combat-related injuries or veterans with service-connected disabilities (as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) or those discharged due to service-related disabilities.

  • Permits non-eligible persons to accompany eligible veterans or servicemembers if needed to assist them in using the designated areas.

  • Requires funding for specialized accommodations to be provided through the Friends of Florida State Forests Program under section 589.012.

  • Authorizes the Division of Forestry to adopt rules to administer the program, effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

State Forests

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -HJ 1102

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/1/2011
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee2/22/2011

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