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FL S0924
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ellyn Bogdanoff
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AI Summary
- Designates April 7 of each year as "Everglades Day" in Florida
- Recognizes the Everglades as one of the world's largest wetlands that supplies water to one in three Floridians
- Acknowledges Everglades National Park's status as an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, which attracts approximately 1 million visitors annually
- Emphasizes the ecosystem's importance for protecting habitat of 67 endangered species and supporting South Florida's tourism, agricultural, and recreational economies
- Takes effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Special Observances
Last Action
Ordered enrolled -SJ 958
3/7/2012
Committee Referrals
Environmental Preservation and Conservation12/6/2011
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