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FL S0978

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 373.198, Florida Statutes, establishing the Springs Revival Act to address declining spring conditions in Florida
  • Requires each water management district to identify first and second magnitude springs in decline by October 1, 2013, using historic water quality and flow data as benchmarks
  • Mandates each water management district to develop a 5-year restoration plan by July 1, 2014, to restore springs to historic average water quality and flow levels
  • Authorizes water management districts to adopt rules and issue orders necessary to implement the restoration requirements
  • Requires quarterly progress reports beginning January 1, 2014, submitted to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives

Legislative Description

Springs Revival Act

Last Action

Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Environmental Preservation and Conservation2/22/2013

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