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FL S1858

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 373.4591 of Florida Statutes to encourage public-private partnerships for water storage and water quality improvements on private agricultural lands
  • Requires a baseline condition determination documenting the extent of wetlands and other surface waters on the property before construction of improvements begins
  • Baseline condition must be established and documented in the agreement between the water management district or department and the private landowner
  • Baseline determination shall use methods set forth in rules adopted pursuant to section 373.421
  • Baseline condition documented in the agreement applies for regulatory purposes under Florida law for the duration of the agreement and after its expiration
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Water Storage and Water Quality Improvements

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1389 -SJ 1668

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

General Government Appropriations Subcommittee2/14/2012
Budget2/13/2012
Agriculture2/1/2012
Environmental Preservation and Conservation1/17/2012

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