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FL S1364

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares that wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life belong to all Florida residents and must be conserved and sustainably managed for current and future generations

  • Expands the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from 7 to 9 members appointed by the governor, subject to Senate confirmation for staggered five-year terms

  • Requires at least one commissioner to be a resident of each of the five regional administrative divisions, and at least three commissioners must hold a postgraduate degree in conservation, biology, or wildlife management plus professional experience in fish or wildlife conservation

  • Establishes a two-term limit for commissioners (consecutive or otherwise) with no more than three terms expiring in any calendar year

  • Creates a transition schedule vacating current commissioner seats between January 2027 and January 2028 to implement the new membership requirements, requiring the amendment to be submitted to voters at the next general election

Legislative Description

Joint Resolution/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Last Action

Introduced

1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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