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FL H0579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State-financed constructors must conduct a Sea Level Impact Projection (SLIP) study before building coastal structures in the coastal building zone using state-appropriated funds
  • SLIP studies must assess flooding, inundation, and wave action risks over the structure's expected life or 50 years, accounting for sea level rise, land subsidence, and increased storm risk
  • Studies must analyze public safety and environmental impacts from potential damage, including pollutant leakage, electrocution/explosion hazards, and structural debris hazards
  • Department of Environmental Protection must publish submitted studies on its website for at least 10 years and may require professional engineer certification
  • DEP may seek injunctive relief to halt construction or recover state funds for noncompliance; effective date July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Public Financing of Construction Projects

Last Action

Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/CS/SB 178 passed

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/18/2020
Appropriations2/6/2020
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee11/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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