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FL S0388

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to broaden its use for allowable grant and donor agreement activities, removing the restriction that funds be limited to restricted contractual revenue
  • Removes the requirement that the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission designate an identifiable unit to administer the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund
  • Adds law enforcement as an authorized use of Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund proceeds, alongside existing uses such as documenting population trends, conservation programs, and public education
  • Authorizes the commission to enter into cooperative agreements, voluntary agreements, or memoranda of understanding with private landowners and related agencies to coordinate nongame wildlife programs
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Trust Funds for Wildlife Management

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-32

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government3/4/2025

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