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FL H0989
Bill
Status
4/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gayle Harrell
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AI Summary
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Requires a minimum of 25% or $200 million annually (whichever is less) from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund for Everglades restoration projects, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Long-Term Plan, and Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program
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Directs $32 million annually through fiscal year 2023-2024 to the South Florida Water Management District for the Everglades Long-Term Plan
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Mandates a minimum of 76.5% or $100 million annually (whichever is less) through fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically for planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
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Requires a minimum of 7.6% or $50 million annually (whichever is less) for spring restoration, protection, and management projects
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Appropriates $5 million annually through fiscal year 2025-2026 to the St. Johns River Water Management District for Lake Apopka restoration, with preference given to projects that reduce harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries
Legislative Description
Implementation of the Water and Land Conservation Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Chapter No. 2016-201
4/7/2016