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FL S0458

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Environment and Natural Resources

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida's existing wastewater grant program (s. 403.0673, F.S.) administered by the Department of Environmental Protection
  • Expands grant eligibility to include projects intended to restore water bodies or water body segments listed as impaired under s. 403.067, in addition to projects already eligible under basin management action plans, alternative restoration plans, or rural areas of opportunity
  • Eligible projects include retrofitting onsite sewage systems to enhanced nutrient-reducing systems, constructing or upgrading advanced waste treatment facilities, and connecting onsite sewage systems to central sewer facilities
  • All funded projects must individually or collectively reduce excess nutrient pollution
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023, with grants subject to legislative appropriation of funds

Legislative Description

Wastewater Grants

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government3/8/2023

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