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FL H0527
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Skidmore
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Office of the Blue Economy within the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, effective July 1, 2023
- Defines "blue economy" as the sustainable economic use of ocean and coastal resources, including maritime industries (shipyards, marinas, fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing, marine transportation), floating and amphibious housing, tourism, and outdoor recreational activities such as boating
- Directs the office to connect ocean and coastal resources to economic development strategies focused on R&D, technological innovation, emerging industries, strategic business recruitment, public and private funding, and workforce training
- Requires the office to survey state universities and Florida College System institutions on blue economy research, encourage cross-institutional collaboration, publish reports on blue economy jobs and wages, and promote Florida nationally and internationally as a blue economy leader
- Requires the Office of Economic and Demographic Research to conduct a biennial evaluation of the blue economy beginning January 1, 2024, including historical and current economic contributions from maritime industries, interstate comparisons, and beginning January 1, 2026, an analysis of the economic benefits of the Office of the Blue Economy's efforts
Legislative Description
Office of the Blue Economy
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/7/2023
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