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FL H1581
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jim Mooney
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt rules for mangrove replanting and restoration, addressing erosion in areas of critical state concern, protection of barrier and spoil islands, Everglades restoration, and Biscayne Bay revitalization efforts
- Rules must identify vulnerable public and private coastal properties, encourage partnerships with local governments to create mangrove protection and restoration zone programs, and promote public awareness and education campaigns on the value of mangroves
- Requires the creation of permitting incentives and encouragement of new strategies for living shorelines and nature-based coastal protection features, including through the Resilient Florida Grant Program
- DEP, in consultation with the Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services, must conduct a statewide feasibility study on the value of mangroves and nature-based solutions for reducing coastal flood risk, lowering insurance premiums, and improving local governments' National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System scores
- Feasibility study report due to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by July 1, 2025; act takes effect July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Mangrove Replanting and Restoration
Last Action
Died in Rules
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee2/5/2024
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee1/29/2024
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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