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FL H1387

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Santiago

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Suspends weight limits for solid waste and recyclable collection vehicles for 36 hours after measurable precipitation ends in a county, as recorded by the National Weather Service
  • Requires invoices for solid waste collection, disposal, or recycling services to separately itemize all governmental taxes and fees, including franchise fees
  • Allows private waste companies to sue local governments or state agencies for anticompetitive practices, and requires local governments providing waste services outside their jurisdiction to remit applicable franchise fees and taxes to the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund
  • Creates the crime of theft of recyclable property (including recovered materials and pallets), punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor for first/second offenses and a third-degree felony for third or subsequent offenses within 3 years
  • Establishes civil remedy for recyclable property theft victims with minimum damages of $5,000 plus attorney fees and costs

Legislative Description

Waste Management

Last Action

Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee1/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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