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FL H0455
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Casello
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AI Summary
- Department of Environmental Protection must develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan for Florida by July 1, 2025, based on recommendations from the department's "Florida and the 2020 75% Recycling Goal-Final Report"
- A technical assistance group within the department must be convened to help develop the plan
- The plan must identify recycling goals based on sustainable materials management and waste diversion, and include a 3-year implementation strategy covering recycling education and outreach, local government recycling assistance, and recycling materials market development
- The department must evaluate the former state Recycling and Education Grant Program and recommend whether to reinstate it or pursue alternative means of assisting local governments with recycling
- Upon completion, the department must submit a report to the Senate President and House Speaker with a status update on the plan and any recommendations for statutory changes needed to achieve its goals
Legislative Description
Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
Last Action
Died in Fiscal Policy
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee1/31/2024
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee1/19/2024
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee11/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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