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FL H0295

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Casello

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Environmental Protection must develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan for Florida by July 1, 2026, based on recommendations from the department's "Florida and the 2020 75% Recycling Goal, Final Report"
  • Department must create and convene a technical assistance group to assist in developing the plan
  • 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 recyclable materials market development
  • Department must evaluate the benefits and challenges of the former state Recycling and Education Grant Program and recommend reinstating it or alternative means of assisting local governments
  • Upon completion, the department must submit a report to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House with recommendations for statutory changes needed to achieve the plan's recycling goals and strategies

Legislative Description

Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/25/2025
Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee3/4/2025
Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee2/6/2025

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