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FL S0200

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

Senate

2025 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, 2026, based on recommendations from the department's "Florida and the 2020 75% Recycling Goal, Final Report"
  • Directs the department to create and convene a technical assistance group to assist in developing 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 recyclable materials market development
  • Requires 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, the department must submit a report to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, including recommendations for statutory changes needed to achieve the plan's recycling goals and strategies

Legislative Description

Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan

Last Action

Laid on Table

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy4/15/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/12/2025

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