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FL S1772
Bill
AI Summary
- Dissolves 49 existing soil and water conservation districts, transferring their assets and liabilities to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and dissolves 9 additional districts with assets transferred to their respective counties
- Consolidates Florida into 7 regional soil and water conservation districts effective June 30, 2024, replacing the previous system of locally created districts with regions such as West Emerald Coast, East Emerald Coast, North Central, Northeast, West Central, East Central, and Southwest Florida
- Replaces elected district supervisors with 7-member governing boards appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, subject to confirmation by the Soil and Water Conservation Council, with members serving staggered 4-year terms
- Expands the Soil and Water Conservation Council's role to include developing agricultural best management practices, updating commodity-specific manuals, collaborating on statewide water policy, and advising on supervisor removal, with ex officio advisory members from agencies such as DEP, FWC, UF/IFAS, and USDA
- Authorizes supervisor compensation up to $1,000 per year for per diem and travel expenses, requires governing boards to meet at least quarterly, and repeals existing statutes related to district creation hearings, referendums, and local organization
Legislative Description
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
3/8/2024
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