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FL H1175

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jason Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Economic Opportunity to establish a grant program to support zoos and aquariums located in Florida.

  • Restricts grant eligibility to facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

  • Permits grant funds to be used for capital expenditures, operational support, and educational, conservation, and research initiatives.

  • Requires the Department of Economic Opportunity to adopt rules establishing grant application requirements, submission timelines, award announcement procedures, and program administration protocols.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Zoological and Aquarium Grant Program

Last Action

Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee2/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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