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FL H1223
Bill
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Jacobs
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AI Summary
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Creates an interagency workgroup under Section 252.3655, Florida Statutes, to share information and coordinate efforts on weather event impacts including extreme heat, drought, wildfire, sea-level change, storm surge, saltwater intrusion, and flooding
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Requires liaisons from each executive department, water management districts, Florida Public Service Commission, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Department of Military Affairs, insurance and financial regulatory offices, and the State University System Board of Governors
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Designates the Division of Emergency Management director or designee as workgroup coordinator
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Mandates annual reports beginning January 1, 2017 that assess current agency efforts, create uniform vulnerability assessments based on scientific literature, and prioritize strategies to address weather impacts
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Requires reports to be submitted to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, and posted on the Division of Emergency Management and participating agency websites
Legislative Description
Weather Impacts
Last Action
Died in Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee
3/11/2016