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FL H1089

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local governments and the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing construction permits for new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities located within 1 mile of congressionally authorized impoundment areas with at least 100 acres of interior storage used for water conservation, wetland protection, endangered species habitat, flood mitigation, or groundwater recharge

  • Exempts from the prohibition: canals, facilities existing as of July 1, 2026 (including modifications), and parcels in counties with populations under 1.7 million per the 2020 census

  • Amends sections 403.706 and 403.707, Florida Statutes, applying the siting restriction to both local government permits and state Department of Environmental Protection permits

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Waste Facilities

Last Action

Now in State Affairs Committee

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/12/2026
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee2/6/2026
Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee1/12/2026

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