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FL H0739
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Hillary Cassel
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AI Summary
- Directs the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the disposal of food waste materials and submit a report to the Legislature by July 1, 2024
- Requires the study to assess the current impact and cost of disposing food waste in landfills versus at composting facilities, anaerobic digestion facilities, and other recycling facilities
- Requires the study to inventory existing composting, anaerobic digestion, and recycling facilities in the state with capacity to accept food waste
- Mandates legislative recommendations on the feasibility of a pilot program requiring food outlets, food service establishments, schools, and businesses to recycle food waste, including identifying the type and size of entities that should participate
- Appropriates $100,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to conduct the study, with an effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Disposal of Food Waste Material
Last Action
Died in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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