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FL S0036

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan for the state by July 1, 2025, based on recommendations from the department's "Florida and the 2020 75% Recycling Goal-Final Report"
  • Directs the department to convene an internal technical assistance group to help develop the plan
  • Requires the plan to 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
  • Directs the department to 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 of the plan, the department must submit a report to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, including a status update and any recommendations for statutory changes needed to achieve the plan's goals

Legislative Description

Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan

Last Action

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

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government12/6/2023

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