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FL S1008

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Avila

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local governments from issuing construction permits for new solid waste disposal facilities using ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities located within a one-half mile radius of any residential property, commercial property, or school
  • Prohibits the Florida Department of Environmental Protection from issuing construction permits for the same types of facilities within the same one-half mile buffer zone
  • Applies only to new facilities; existing solid waste incineration and waste-to-energy facilities are not affected by the restrictions
  • Amends multiple sections of Florida Statutes (ss. 403.706, 403.707, 403.703, 403.7049, and 403.705) and conforms cross-references throughout the solid waste management code
  • Scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Waste Incineration

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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