FAPA Bill Tracking Report
2005
Sorted by Bill Number
SB 0004Relating to Citizen Initiative/Amendments King, Jr.
Citizen Initiative/Amendments; constitutional amendment to require that constitutional amendment or revision proposed by citizen initiative alter, amend, or repeal existing article of or amendment to State Constitution, address a basic or fundamental right of citizen of this state, or change basic structure of state government as established in Art. II, Art. III, Art. IV, or Art. V. Amends s. 3, Art. XI.
3/24/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 03/30/05, 2:00 pm, 401-S
3/30/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Judiciary; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
3/31/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
SB 0006Relating to Amendment/Revision/Three-fifths VoteKing, Jr.
Amendment/Revision/Three-fifths Vote; constitutional amendment to require that proposed said amendment or revision be approved by at least sixty percent of electors of state voting on measure rather than by simple majority. Amends s. 5, Art. XI.
3/24/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 03/30/05, 2:00 pm, 401-S
3/30/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Judiciary; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
3/31/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
SB 0098Relating to 2020 Water Study Commission Saunders
2020 Water Study Commission; provides for appointment & qualification of members; provides duties of commission; provides for public hearings; provides for executive director & for technical advisory committees; requires reports; provides duties of DEP. APPROPRIATION: $250,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
3/29/2005SENATE Temporarily Postponed by Environmental Preservation
3/31/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 04/05/05, 1:00 pm, 401-S
4/5/2005SENATE Unfavorable by Environmental Preservation; 3 Yeas, 4 Nays; laid on Table
 
HB 0103Relating to High-Speed RailAllen
High-speed Rail; repeals provisions re Florida High-Speed Rail Authority Act; removes reference to said act; corrects cross reference; removes reference to high-speed rail & magnetic levitation systems; repeals provision re mitigation requirements & associated costs re High Speed Rail Project. Repeals 341.8201-.842, 373.4138; amends 163.3167,.3177, 187.201, 341.301,.302. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
12/15/2004HOUSE Filed
1/21/2005HOUSE Referred to Transportation (SIC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC); State Infrastructure Council
 
HB 0137Relating to Fla. Incentive-based Permitting ActStansel
Fla. Incentive-based Permitting Act; provides popular name; provides legislative findings; provides for Incentive-based Permitting Program; provides compliance incentives for certain environmental permitting activities; provides requirements & limitations; provides for administration by DEP; requires dept. to adopt certain rules; specifies application of Incentive-based Permitting Program provisions, etc. Creates 403.0874; amends 161.041, 373.219,.413, 403.087. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 9:15 am, Reed Hall; On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 3:45 pm, Reed Hall
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Resources Council; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
SB 0232Relating to Emergency ManagementConstantine
Emergency Management; provides that it is policy of Legislature to encourage counties & municipalities to explore use of emerging technologies for purpose of disseminating information to public before, during, & after emergency or natural disaster; authorizes county or municipality to establish volunteer disaster assistance recovery program, etc. Amends 252.32,.38. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
2/28/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 03/07/05, 2:30 pm, 401-S
3/7/2005SENATE Favorable by Community Affairs; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays
3/8/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
SB 0242Relating to Rural Land Protection Dockery
Rural Land Protection; provides conclusions of study by Agric. & Consumer Services Dept.; provides for distribution of certain excise taxes on documents to Rural Lands Program TF of dept.; authorizes issuance of bonds for rural land protection; provides uses for funds in Conservation & Recreation Lands Program TF; authorizes use of rural land protection bonds to implement provisions re conservation & rural land protection easements & agreements, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: Contingent.
1/12/2005SENATE Favorable by Agriculture; 6 Yeas, 0 Nays; Now in Environmental Preservation
1/31/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 02/08/05, 2:00 pm, 401-S
2/8/2005SENATE Favorable by Environmental Preservation; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays; Now in Government Efficiency Appropriations
 
SB 0244Relating to Rural Lands Program Trust Fund Dockery
Rural Lands Program Trust Fund; creates said trust fund within Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept.; provides for sources of funds & purposes; provides for annual carryforward of funds; provides for future legislative review & termination or re-creation of trust fund. Creates 570.209. EFFECTIVE DATE: Contingent.
1/12/2005SENATE Favorable by Agriculture; 6 Yeas, 0 Nays; Now in Environmental Preservation
1/31/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 02/08/05, 2:00 pm, 401-S
2/8/2005SENATE Favorable by Environmental Preservation; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays; Now in Government Efficiency Appropriations
 
HB 0305Relating to Wireless Emergency Telephone SystemLittlefield
Wireless Emergency Telephone System; provides timeframe for annual audits of Wireless Emergency Telephone System Fund by Auditor General; revises fee schedules for providers of interexchange telecommunications services; specifies that state & local governments are not customers under provisions for wireless E911 monthly fee; prohibits local governments from imposing certain requirements on wireless communications providers, etc. Amends 11.45, 364.02, 365.171,.172,.173, 337.401. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- Commerce Council, 04/20/05, 3:45 pm, 404-H
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable by Commerce Council; 8 Yeas, 1 Nay
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
SB 0360Relating to Infrastructure Planning & FundingBennett
Infrastructure Planning & Funding; revises requirements for capital improvements element of comprehensive plan; provides requirements for local government that prepares its own water supply analysis for purposes of element of said plan; provides requirements for counties & municipalities re public school facilities element; requires that adequate water supply be available for new development; provides for annual adjustment of ninth-cent fuel tax & local option fuel tax, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $250,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005 except as otherwise provided.
4/21/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Ways and Means, 04/26/05, 6:30 pm, 412-K
4/22/2005SENATE (Amended Meeting Time) On Committee agenda-- Ways and Means, 04/26/05, 5:15 pm, 412-K
4/26/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Ways and Means; 15 Yeas, 0 Nays
 
SB 0440Relating to Water Supply, Planning, & Production Dockery
Water Supply, Planning, & Production; creates provisions re water supply policy, planning, & production; provides for powers & duties of WMD governing boards; requires DEP to develop Florida water supply plan; provides legislative findings & intent re water resource development & water supply development & to alternative water supplies; requires WMDs to fund & implement said development; repeals provision re assistance to West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/7/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Productivity, 04/12/05, 9:00 am, 110-S
4/12/2005SENATE Favorable by Governmental Oversight and Productivity; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays; Now in Rules and Calendar
4/14/2005SENATE Withdrawn from Rules and Calendar; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
SB 0442Relating to Building Safety Bennett
Building Safety; requires that specified percentage of funds appropriated under Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program be used for education concerning Fla. Building Code & for operation of disaster contractors network; provides for approval, delivery & installation of lawn storage buildings & storage sheds; authorizes local building depts. or other entities to approve changes to approved building plan, etc. Amends Chs. 553, 633, 120.80, 215.559, 468.621, 489.537. APPROPRIATION: $200,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/18/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Government Efficiency Appropriations, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, 110-S
4/21/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Government Efficiency Appropriations; 6 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
SB 0444Relating to Water SuppliesDockery
Water Supplies; provides for distribution of certain excise taxes on documents to Water Protection & Sustainability Program TF; establishes Water Protection & Sustainability Program; establishes primary roles of local governments, regional water supply authorities, special districts, & publicly owned & privately owned water utilities in water supply development; provides for development of regional water supply plans, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/15/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Productivity, 04/20/05, 9:15 am, 110-S
4/20/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Governmental Oversight and Productivity; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005SENATE Now in General Government Appropriations
 
HB 0477Relating to Coastal Redevelopment/Mitigation Rice
Coastal Redevelopment/Mitigation; defines term "local mitigation strategy" for purposes of Local Government Comprehensive Planning & Land Development Regulation Act; provides additional requirement for local government's comprehensive plan concerning hazard mitigation; revises provisions re coastal management; authorizes demonstration project in certain counties to allow for redevelopment of coastal areas within designated coastal high-hazard area, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- Local Government Council, 04/20/05, 10:30 am, 404-H
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by Local Government Council; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/21/2005HOUSE Now in Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC)
 
HB 0561Relating to Agricultural Economic DevelopmentPickens
Agricultural Economic Development; provides cause of action for landowners aggrieved by certain changes to agricultural land use; defines terms "agricultural enclave" & "family farm agricultural enclave"; requires land use plans to establish appropriate uses of lands in agricultural enclaves; amends acreage limits for rural land stewardship areas; provides requirements re purchase of land on which agricultural lease exists, etc. Amends Chs. 70, 163, 373; creates 259.047. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
3/29/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Amendment(s) Withdrawn; Passed (Vote: 113 Yeas / 0 Nays)
3/31/2005SENATE In Messages
4/6/2005SENATE Received, Referred to Agriculture; Community Affairs; Environmental Preservation
 
SB 0592Relating to Alternative Energy Bennett
Alternative Energy; provides legislative findings; creates Fla. Alternative Energy Technology Center, Inc., as not-for-profit corporation; requires compliance with public meetings & records laws; provides for organization, purpose, & duties of center; provides for membership on board of directors of center; requires disclosure of financial interests by board members; specifies powers & duties of board; requires annual report. APPROPRIATION: $500,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/1/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Productivity, 04/06/05, 2:00 pm, 110-S
4/6/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Governmental Oversight and Productivity; 4 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/7/2005SENATE Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
 
SB 0620Relating to Wireless Emergency Telephone SystemBennett
Wireless Emergency Telephone System; removes annual audit of Wireless Emergency Telephone System Fund from duties of Auditor General; revises provisions for certain nonemergency telephone number pilot projects; specifies that state & local governments are not customers under provisions for wireless E911 monthly fee; authorizes local governments to continue requesting information until application deficiencies are cured, etc. Amends 11.45, 364.02, 365.171,.172,.173, 337.401. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/19/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/21/05
4/21/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
4/27/2005SENATE Read Second Time; Amendment(s) Adopted
 
HB 0621Relating to Building SafetyCretul
Building Safety; requires that specified percentage of funds appropriated under Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program be used for education concerning Fla. Building Code & for operation of disaster contractors network; provides for relocating beds in certain nursing homes under certain circumstances; requires commission to adopt certain wind protection requirements for areas of state not within high velocity hurricane zone upon update of Fla. Building Code, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $200,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/19/2005HOUSE Withdrawn from Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations; Now in State Infrastructure Council; On Council agenda-- State Infrastructure Council, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, 404-H
4/21/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Infrastructure Council; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/26/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
SB 0674Relating to Big Cypress Area/Critical ConcernSaunders
Big Cypress Area/Critical Concern; excludes Plantation Island Subdivision in Collier Co. from designated area. Amends 380.055. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
2/15/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 02/22/05, 9:00 am, 401-S
2/22/2005SENATE Favorable with 1 Amendment by Community Affairs; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
2/23/2005SENATE Now in Environmental Preservation
 
HB 0685Relating to Hurricane Recovery AssistanceJohnson
Hurricane Recovery Assistance; creates Hurricane Recovery Assistance Program of 2005; requires revenue estimating conference to identify sales tax revenues generated from hurricane-related rebuilding, identify need for such funds for certain purposes, & report such information to Legislature; provides for annual appropriations to Hurricane Recovery Trust Fund of 2005 for specified purposes; provides for future expiration of program, etc. Creates 215.5593. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
2/3/2005HOUSE Filed
2/11/2005HOUSE Referred to Governmental Operations (SAC); Insurance (CC); Finance & Tax (FC); State Administration Council
2/23/2005HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction
 
HB 0687Relating to Hurricane Recovery TF of 2005 Johnson
Hurricane Recovery TF of 2005; creates Hurricane Recovery Trust Fund of 2005 within Revenue Dept.; provides for source of moneys & purposes; provides for exemption from general revenue service charges; provides for annual carryforward of unused funds; provides for future review & termination or re-creation of trust fund. Creates 215.5595. EFFECTIVE DATE: Contingent.
2/3/2005HOUSE Filed
2/11/2005HOUSE Referred to Governmental Operations (SAC); Insurance (CC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC); State Administration Council
2/23/2005HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction
 
SB 0716Relating to Agricultural Economic Development Argenziano
Agricultural Economic Development; provides cause of action for landowners aggrieved by certain changes to agricultural land use; defines terms "agricultural enclave" & "family farm agricultural enclave"; requires land use plans to establish appropriate uses of lands in agricultural enclaves; amends acreage limits for rural land stewardship areas; provides requirements re purchase of land on which agricultural lease exists, etc. Amends Chs. 70, 163, 373; creates 259.047. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/11/2005SENATE Temporarily Postponed by Environmental Preservation
4/20/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 04/25/05, 1:00 pm, 401-S
4/25/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Environmental Preservation; 6 Yeas, 1 Nay
 
SB 0718Relating to Transportation Department Sebesta
Transportation Department; authorizes dept. to adopt rules governing leasing of property for joint public-private development; grants local governments authority to issue permits allowing limited temporary use of state transportation right-of-way; establishes maximum limit on state-funded infrastructure bank loans to State Transportation TF; revises requirements for projects intended to mitigate adverse effects of transportation projects; etc. Amends Chs. 337, 339, 373. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/20/2005SENATE Read Second Time
4/21/2005SENATE Read Third Time; Temporarily Postponed on Third Reading
4/27/2005SENATE Read Third Time; Temporarily Postponed on Third Reading
 
HB 0727Relating to WMD Planning & ReportingDavis (M)
WMD Planning & Reporting; authorizes submission of annual strategic plan in lieu of other district water management plan information; requires water mgmt. districts to submit consolidated annual report; provides requirements therefor; directs DEP to recommend to Governor & Legislature additional changes to or consolidation of planning & reporting requirements of law re water resources, etc. Amends Ch. 373, 11.80, 163.3177, 193.625; repeals 373.0395. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/20/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Amendment(s) Withdrawn; Passed (Vote: 116 Yeas / 0 Nays)
4/21/2005SENATE In Messages; Received, referred to Environmental Preservation; Government Efficiency Appropriations
4/27/2005SENATE Withdrawn from Environmental Preservation; Government Efficiency Appropriations; Substituted for SB 2462; Read Second Time; Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 40 Yeas / 0 Nays)
 
HB 0759Relating to Environmental Permitting ProgramsWilliams
Environmental Permitting Programs; amends provisions re additional criteria for activities in surface waters & wetlands to revise date re exemption from specified requirements; provides for consolidation of federal & state wetland permitting programs; requires report to Legislature & coordination with Fla. Congressional Delegation; amends special act to revise date by which Peace River Basin resource management plan must be submitted, etc. Amends Ch. 373. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/20/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 105 Yeas / 11 Nays)
4/21/2005SENATE In Messages
4/25/2005SENATE Received, referred to Environmental Preservation; General Government Appropriations
 
HB 0769Relating to Plantation Island Mobile Homesites Rivera
Plantation Island Mobile Homesites; removes designation of area of critical state concern from certain units within Plantation Island Subdivision Mobile Homesites in Collier County; reenacts provision re administrative remedies, to incorporate amendment in references thereto. Amends 380.055; reenacts 380.11(2)(c). EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
2/9/2005HOUSE Filed
2/18/2005HOUSE Referred to Growth Management (SIC); Local Government Council; State Infrastructure Council
 
SB 0774Relating to Greenways & Trails Dockery
Greenways & Trails; revises legislative intent re development & completion of Fla. National Scenic Trail; revises powers & duties of Fla. Greenways & Trails Council; creates & specifies segments of Fla. Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail; encourages partnership between various organizations & mining interests to develop recreational opportunities on mined lands, etc. Amends Ch. 110, 260,335, 373, 378, 380. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/21/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by General Government Appropriations; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
4/26/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/28/05
 
SB 0908Relating to Wekiva Parkway & Protection Act Constantine
Wekiva Parkway & Protection Act; clarifies DEP's rulemaking authority to implement certain recommendations; clarifies that requirements for local government to develop master stormwater management plan & wastewater facility plan apply only to that portion of local govt. located within Wekiva Study Area; requires local governments hosting interchange on said parkway to adopt interchange land use plan within 1 year after interchange location is established, etc. Amends Ch. 369. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
3/22/2005SENATE Read Second Time; Amendment(s) Adopted; Ordered engrossed
3/23/2005SENATE Read Third Time; Passed as amended (Vote: 39 Yeas / 0 Nays)
3/30/2005HOUSE In Messages
 
SB 0926Relating to Interlocal Svc. Boundary Agreement Constantine
Interlocal Svc. Boundary Agreement; creates Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement Act; provides legislative intent re annexation & coordination of services by local governments; provides for creation of said agreements by county & one or more municipalities or independent special districts; provides for place of filing interlocal agreement in certain circumstances, etc. Creates 171.20-.212, 171.094; amends 163.01, 164.1058, 171.042,.044,.081. EFFECTIVE DATE: upon becoming law.
4/18/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
4/19/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/21/05
4/21/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
 
HB 0933Relating to Renewable EnergyMealor
Renewable Energy; requires public utilities, municipal electric utilities, & rural electric cooperatives to offer purchase contract to producers of renewable energy; provides requirements for such contracts; requires that producer pay costs for interconnection; specifies that requirements for purchase of renewable energy apply to certain utilities; revises permit requirement for waste-to-energy facility, etc. Creates 366.91; amends 366.11, 403.7061. EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/2005.
4/8/2005HOUSE Now in Utilities & Telecommunications
4/12/2005HOUSE On Committee agenda-- Utilities & Telecommunications (CC), 04/14/05, 2:00 pm, 404-H
4/13/2005HOUSE Removed from Committee agenda -- Utilities & Telecommunications on 04/14/05
 
HB 0951Relating to Small Cities Community Development Carroll
Small Cities Community Development; revises legislative intent re Fla. Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program; revises grant program categories; eliminates requirement for distribution of certain categorical funds to be established by Legislature; authorizes DCA to allocate funds for emergency & natural disaster related activities. Amends 290.0411,.044. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/19/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 113 Yeas / 1 Nays)
4/20/2005SENATE In Messages; Received, referred to Community Affairs; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
4/21/2005SENATE Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Substituted for SB 2284; Read Second Time; Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 39 Yeas / 0 Nays)
 
HB 0955Relating to Waterfront PropertyBerfield
Waterfront Property; authorizes municipalities in certain chartered counties to exercise exclusive land use planning authority subject to adoption of resolution; requires future land use plan element of local comprehensive plan for coastal county to include criteria to encourage preservation of recreational & commercial working waterfronts; provides grant program for public launching facilities, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/19/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Infrastructure Council; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
4/26/2005HOUSE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/28/05
 
SB 0976Relating to Coastal Redevelopment/Mitigation Jones
Coastal Redevelopment/Mitigation; defines term "local mitigation strategy" for purposes of Local Government Comprehensive Planning & Land Development Regulation Act; provides additional requirement for local government's comprehensive plan concerning hazard mitigation; revises provisions re coastal management; authorizes demonstration project in certain counties to allow for redevelopment of coastal areas within designated coastal high-hazard area, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Environmental Preservation; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/19/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading; Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/21/05
4/21/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
 
HB 0989Relating to Public Marinas/Boat Ramps/DEP Mayfield
Public Marinas/Boat Ramps/DEP; directs DEP to adopt by rule one or more general permits for local governments to construct, operate, & maintain public marinas & boat ramps; exempts certain facilities from development-of-regional-impact review; defines term "public"; provides for use of submerged lands; provides for regulatory criteria; requires conditions of such permits to be effective for life of facility & binding on future facility owners. Amends 373.118. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/11/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/13/05, 3:15 pm, Reed Hall
4/13/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Resources Council; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/19/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
HB 1013Relating to Wekiva Parkway & Protection Act Brummer
Wekiva Parkway & Protection Act; clarifies that requirements for local government to develop master stormwater management plan & wastewater facility plan apply only to that portion of local government located within Wekiva Study Area; requires local governments hosting interchange on said parkway to adopt interchange land use plan within 1 year after interchange location is established, etc. Amends 369.319,.320,.321,.324. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/15/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Infrastructure Council, 04/19/05, 9:30 am, 404-H
4/19/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Infrastructure Council; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
HB 1087Relating to Environmental Control Stansel
Environmental Control; authorizes DEP to cooperate with DACS in implementing best management practices; authorizes & ratifies certain administrative agreements; conforms cross references. Amends 403.061,.0882, 311.105, 316.272, 373.414, 380.06. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/8/2005HOUSE Referred to Environmental Regulation (SRC); Agriculture (SRC); State Resources Council
3/21/2005HOUSE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Regulation (SRC), 03/23/05, 2:00 pm, 212-K
3/23/2005HOUSE Temporarily Postponed by Environmental Regulation
 
HB 1141Relating to Fla. Greenways & Trails Act Davis (M)
Fla. Greenways & Trails Act; revises legislative intent re development & completion of Fla. National Scenic Trail; revises eligibility requirements for appointees of trail user community to include users of off-highway vehicles; establishes Fla. Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail; provides for partnership between various organizations & mining interests to develop recreational opportunities on mined lands, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 3:45 pm, Reed Hall
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Resources Council; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar; Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
 
SB 1160Relating to Comprehensive Planning & Land Dev.Community Affairs
Comprehensive Planning & Land Dev.; defines term "antiquated subdivision" for purposes of Local Government Comprehensive Planning & Land Development Regulation Act; requires that future land use plan element of comprehensive plan identify areas where local government seeks to consolidate or vacate platted or subdivided lots; provides that governing body of local government may not seek to consolidate or vacate all or part of subdivision, etc. Amends 163.3164,.3177. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/31/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 04/05/05, 9:00 am, 401-S
4/5/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Community Affairs; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/8/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
HB 1173Relating to Local Govt. Land Dev./Impact Fees Clarke
Local Govt. Land Dev./Impact Fees; provides legislative findings, declarations, & intent re local government impact fees; requires impact fees to be based upon certain available data; requires credit against impact fees for certain taxes, fees, assessments, liens, charges, or payments; provides for expenditures of impact fees collected from new development in incorporated areas pursuant to interlocal agreement, etc. Creates 163.3219. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/1/2005HOUSE Now in Local Government Council
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- Local Government Council, 04/20/05, 10:30 am, 404-H
4/20/2005HOUSE Temporarily Postponed by Local Government Council; Bill To Be Discussed During The Office of EDR’s Revenue Impact Conference; 04/22/05, 9:00 am, 221-S (No Votes Will Be Taken)
 
SB 1182Relating to Fla. Incentive-based Permitting Act Campbell
Fla. Incentive-based Permitting Act; provides short title; provides legislative findings; provides for Incentive-based Permitting Program; provides compliance incentives for certain environmental permitting activities; provides requirements & limitations; provides for administration by DEP; requires agency notification of formal enforcement actions; specifies application of provisions of said program, etc. Creates 403.0874; amends 161.041, 373.413, 403.087. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/6/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 04/11/05, 2:30 pm, 401-S
4/11/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Environmental Preservation; 5 Yeas, 2 Nays
4/13/2005SENATE Now in General Government Appropriations
 
HB 1185Relating to Florida Springs Protection ActStansel
Florida Springs Protection Act; creates said act; provides legislative intent & definitions; requires DEP & water management districts to delineate springsheds & primary protection zones for first & second magnitude springs; requires dept. to establish criteria for impairment of springs & implement total maximum daily loads for such springs; requires local governments with jurisdiction over certain springs to review & amend comprehensive plans, etc. Creates 369.401-.415. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
2/25/2005HOUSE Filed
3/8/2005HOUSE Referred to Environmental Regulation (SRC); Local Government Council; Agriculture & Environment Appropriations (FC); State Resources Council
 
HB 1279Relating to Rural Land ProtectionRussell
Rural Land Protection; provides conclusions of study by DOACS; provides for distribution of certain excise taxes on documents to Rural Lands Program TF of dept.; authorizes issuance of bonds for rural land protection; provides uses for funds in Conservation & Recreation Lands Program TF; authorizes use of rural land protection bonds to implement provisions re conservation & rural land protection easements & agreements, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: Contingent.
4/8/2005HOUSE On Committee agenda-- Finance & Tax (FC), 04/12/05, 4:00 pm, 404-H
4/12/2005HOUSE Favorable by Finance & Tax; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/15/2005HOUSE Now in Agriculture & Environment Appropriations (FC)
 
HB 1281Relating to Rural Lands Program Trust Fund Russell
Rural Lands Program Trust Fund; creates said trust fund within Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept.; provides for sources of funds & purposes; provides for annual carryforward of funds; provides for future legislative review & termination or re-creation of trust fund. Creates 570.209. EFFECTIVE DATE: Contingent.
4/8/2005HOUSE On Committee agenda-- Finance & Tax (FC), 04/12/05, 4:00 pm, 404-H
4/12/2005HOUSE Favorable by Finance & Tax; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/15/2005HOUSE Now in Agriculture & Environment Appropriations (FC)
 
SB 1290Relating to Citizen Initiative/Amendments Posey
Citizen Initiative/Amendments; constitutional amendment to provide that constitutional amendment or revision proposed by citizen initiative must alter, amend, or repeal existing article or amendment to State Constitution; addresses fundamental right of citizen of this state; or seek to create, implement, or otherwise change basic structure of state government. Amends s. 3, Art. XI.
2/9/2005SENATE Filed
2/24/2005SENATE Referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Rules and Calendar
 
SB 1316Relating to Waterfront Property Community Affairs
Waterfront Property; requires future land use plan element of local comprehensive plan for coastal county to include criteria to encourage preservation of recreational & commercial working waterfronts; provides requirements for shoreline use component of coastal management element re recreational & commercial working waterfronts; defines term "open to general public" for purpose of determining outdoor recreational or park purposes, conforms provisions, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/13/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 04/18/05, 1:30 pm, 401-S
4/18/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Environmental Preservation; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/20/2005SENATE Now in Government Efficiency Appropriations
 
HB 1409Relating to Regional Transportation AuthoritiesGreenstein
Regional Transportation Authorities; revises definition of "transit system" for purposes of South Fla. Regional Transportation Authority Act; removes reference to commuter rail systems; provides for issuance of revenue bonds authorized by resolution of authority; revises provisions for funding for authority; authorizes license tax on registration of new vehicle to be levied by authority, etc. Amends 343.52,.54,.55,.58, 120.52, 163.3180. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- Local Government Council, 04/20/05, 10:30 am, 404-H
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by Local Government Council; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/21/2005HOUSE Now in Finance & Tax (FC)
 
SB 1448Relating to Redevelopment of Brownfields Constantine
Redevelopment of Brownfields; increases amount of credit which may be applied against tax on intangible personal property & corporate income tax for voluntary cleanup costs of contaminated site; increases amount that may be received by taxpayer as incentive to complete cleanup in final year; increases amount of loan guarantee for redevelopment projects in brownfield areas, etc. Amends 376.30781,.86, 199.1055, 220.1845, 288.9015; repeals 376.87,.875. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/21/2005SENATE Favorable by General Government Appropriations; 4 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/22/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
4/25/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
 
HB 1453Relating to Local Govt. Comprehensive PlanningDavis (M)
Local Govt. Comprehensive Planning; applies certain enactment procedures to ordinances adopting comprehensive plan or plan amendment; requires certain municipalities to establish local planning agency & prepare & adopt comprehensive plan; specifies requirements of local planning agencies & governing bodies re adopting proposed plans & plan amendments; specifies requirements for plan amendments impacting demand on public school capacities, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/7/2005HOUSE Filed
4/8/2005HOUSE Referred to Growth Management (SIC); State Infrastructure Council
 
SB 1462Relating to Sales Tax/Hurricane Preparedness Baker
Sales Tax/Hurricane Preparedness; (THIS BILL COMBINES S1462 & 648) provides exemption from tax on sales, use, & other transactions for sales of certain items of tangible personal property for certain period for certain purposes; authorizes DOR to adopt rules. APPROPRIATION: $421,400. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Government Efficiency Appropriations, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, 110-S
4/21/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Government Efficiency Appropriations; 6 Yeas, 0 Nays; Withdrawn from- Ways and Means; Bill To Be Discussed During The Office of EDR’s Revenue Impact Conference; 04/22/05, 9:00 am, 221-S (No Votes Will Be Taken)
4/22/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
HB 1463Relating to Public Right/Beach Access & UseBean
Public Right/Beach Access & Use; provides legislative findings & intent; requires Attorney General to take all steps necessary to protect & defend public right of beach access & use; prohibits persons from creating obstruction that denies public access to or use of beach; prohibits persons from erecting sign, barrier, or other structure intending to restrict public access to or use of beach. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/7/2005HOUSE Filed
3/18/2005HOUSE Referred to Environmental Regulation (SRC); Tourism (SIC); Civil Justice (JC); State Resources Council
 
SB 1464Relating to Renewable EnergyConstantine
Renewable Energy; authorizes Public Service Commission to approve experimental or transitional rates to encourage use of renewable energy. Amends 366.075. EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/2005.
3/16/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 03/21/05, 2:45 pm, 401-S
3/21/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Environmental Preservation; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays
3/22/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
HB 1471Relating to Petition Fraud/Voter Protection Act Goodlette
Petition Fraud/Voter Protection Act; provides for certain petitions to be verified by certain method; requires certain provisions to be satisfied before signature on petition may be counted; revises requirements for placement of constitutional amendments proposed by initiative on ballot for general election; provides for regulation of initiative petition circulators, etc. Amends Chs. 99, 100, 101, 104. EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/01/2005.
4/21/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Temporarily Postponed on Third Reading
4/22/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Temporarily Postponed on Third Reading
4/26/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Amendment(s) Adopted; Amendment(s) Withdrawn; Passed (Vote: 96 Yeas / 22 Nays); In Senate Messages
 
HB 1495Relating to Interlocal Svc. Boundary Agreement Johnson
Interlocal Svc. Boundary Agreement; creates Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement Act; provides legislative intent re annexation & coordination of services by local govts.; provides for creation of said agreements by county & one or more municipalities or independent special districts; specifies those persons who may challenge plan amendment required by agreement; provides process for annexation; provides options for certain annexations, etc. Creates 171.20-.212; amends 164.1058. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/19/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Infrastructure Council, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, 404-H
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by Local Government Council; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/21/2005HOUSE Favorable by State Infrastructure Council; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays; Placed on Calendar
 
HB 1521Relating to Community Redevelopment Agencies Sorensen
Community Redevelopment Agencies; revises provisions re funding of redevelopment trust funds applicable to certain community redevelopment agencies; authorizes alternative tax increment financing arrangements by interlocal agreement between certain municipalities & counties; provides restrictions on certain community redevelopment agencies without interlocal agreement; authorizes alternative tax increment funding arrangements, etc. Amends 163.387,.415. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/21/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- Fiscal Council, 04/22/05, 1:30 pm, 212-K
4/22/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by Fiscal Council; 14 Yeas 5 Nays
4/26/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
HB 1543Relating to Urban Revitalization Tax-free Zones Rivera
Urban Revitalization Tax-free Zones; cites act as "Urban Revitalization Tax-Free Zone Pilot Project Act"; provides criteria & procedures for urban revitalization tax-free zones pilot project; requires businesses to apply to respective urban revitalization tax force for exemption certification; creates Miami-Dade Co. & Duval Co. Urban Revitalization Task Forces; requires review of pilot project by OPPAGA; provides for future repeal of act, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/01/2006.
4/4/2005HOUSE On Committee agenda-- Economic Development, Trade & Banking (CC), 04/06/05, 4:30 pm, 306-H
4/6/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by Economic Development, Trade & Banking; 11 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/12/2005HOUSE Now in Finance & Tax (FC)
 
HB 1547Relating to Comprehensive Everglades RestorationNeedelman
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration; requires DEP to expend appropriated funds for certain acquisitions re restoration of Everglades in accordance with comprehensive plan; prohibits reversion of appropriated funds to General Revenue Fund; provides for sale of lands acquired using appropriated funds after finding by dept. & South Fla. Water Management District that land is no longer needed for comprehensive plan, etc. APPROPRIATION: $500,000,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/7/2005HOUSE Filed; Withdrawn prior to introduction
 
HB 1549Relating to Rural Land StewardshipMayfield
Rural Land Stewardship; provides for agricultural landowners to participate in rural land stewardship program; revises criteria for rural land stewardship areas; requires DCA to make provisions for landowner agreements. Amends 163.3177. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/7/2005HOUSE Filed
3/8/2005HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction
 
HB 1551Relating to Emergency Management/Special Needs Harrell
Emergency Management/Special Needs; specifies additional agencies that are required to provide registration information to special needs clients & persons with disabilities or special needs who receive services from such agencies for purposes of inclusion within registry of persons with special needs maintained by local emergency management agencies, etc. Amends 252.355,.385, 381.0303, 400.492, 408.831; creates 252.357. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/22/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by Health & Families Council; 10 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
4/26/2005HOUSE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/28/05
 
HB 1641Relating to Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Gelber
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration; requires DEP to expend appropriated funds for certain acquisitions re restoration of Everglades in accordance with comprehensive plan; prohibits reversion of appropriated funds to General Revenue Fund; provides for sale of lands acquired using appropriated funds after finding by dept. & South Fla. Water Management District that land is no longer needed for comprehensive plan, etc. APPROPRIATION: $500,000,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/8/2005HOUSE Filed
3/25/2005HOUSE Referred to Agriculture & Environment Appropriations (FC); Environmental Regulation (SRC); Water & Natural Resources (SRC); Fiscal Council
 
SB 1670Relating to Oceans & Coastal Conservation ActDockery
Oceans & Coastal Conservation Act; provides definitions & establishes purposes re Oceans & Coastal Resources Conservation & Management Act; requires state agencies involved in protecting & managing state's oceans & coastal resources to encourage & support public-private partnerships & programs to preserve those resources; requires that DEP & Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission establish Fla. Oceans & Coastal Science Work Group, etc. Creates 161.70-.78. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/18/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- General Government Appropriations, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, 301-S
4/21/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by General Government Appropriations; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
HB 1681Relating to Transportation Transportation
Transportation; requires Fla. Seaport Transportation & Economic Development Council to establish matching funds program for certain dredging projects; requires adoption of rules & criteria for project evaluation; creates Northwest Fla. Transportation Corridor Authority encompassing Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Franklin, & Wakulla Counties; creates Osceola Co. Expressway Authority as agency of state, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/21/2005HOUSE Read Second Time; Amendment(s) Adopted; Ordered engrossed
4/22/2005HOUSE Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 113 Yeas / 1 Nays); Immediately certified; In Senate Messages
4/25/2005SENATE Received, referred to Transportation; Environmental Preservation; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
 
HB 1683Relating to Scripps Research Improvement Dist. Mayfield
Scripps Research Improvement Dist.; creates Scripps Research Improvement District; provides for appointment of initial board of supervisors of district & for election of board of supervisors by specified date; provides for meetings of landowners & supervisors; provides for ownership, acquisition, mortgage, lease, & disposal of property & facilities; provides power of board to levy ad valorem taxes for specified purposes; requires referendum, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law except as otherwise provided.
3/8/2005HOUSE Filed
3/21/2005HOUSE Referred to Economic Development, Trade & Banking (CC); Local Government Council; Finance & Tax (FC); Commerce Council
 
SB 1730Relating to Environmental Permitting Programs Dockery
Environmental Permitting Programs; provides legislative intent; provides for consolidation of federal & state wetland permitting programs; provides duties of DEP; requires report to Legislature & coordination with Fla. Congressional Delegation; amends & reenacts provisions to continue interim part IV permitting program for Northwest Fla. Water Management District; provides for future repeal of interim program. Creates 373.4143,.4144; amends 373.4145. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/7/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- General Government Appropriations, 04/12/05, 3:15 pm, 301-S
4/12/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by General Government Appropriations; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/13/2005SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
 
HB 1743Relating to Constitutional AmendmentsEthics & Elections
Constitutional Amendments; requires Attorney General to petition Supreme Court re compliance of financial impact statements; requires Supreme Court to render certain advisory opinions by April 1 of general election year; requires initiative petitions to be filed by February 1 of general election year in order to be placed on ballot. Amends 16.061, 100.371. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/21/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
4/24/2005HOUSE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/26/05
4/26/2005HOUSE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
 
SB 1748Relating to Agricultural Water Conservation Agriculture
Agricultural Water Conservation; requires each water management district to review rule criteria for environmental resource permits, existing permit exemptions, & alternatives to standard permitting programs & recommend regulatory alternatives that will encourage agricultural water conservation; authorizes governing board of said district or dept. to adopt criteria by rule for issuing permits for use of wetlands for implementing water conservation measures, etc. Amends Ch. 373. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/12/2005SENATE Now in General Government Appropriations
4/21/2005SENATE Withdrawn from General Government Appropriations; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
4/25/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
 
SB 1778Relating to DOT/Strategic Planning Regions Transportation
DOT/Strategic Planning Regions; requires Florida Transportation Commission to examine dept.'s district boundaries as they relate to strategic planning regions established in state's strategic plan for economic development; requires annual report to Governor & Legislature. Amends 20.23. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/31/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 04/05/05, 1:00 pm, 37-S
4/5/2005SENATE Favorable by Transportation; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/8/2005SENATE Now in Commerce and Consumer Services
 
HB 1795Relating to Agricultural Water Conservation Agriculture
Agricultural Water Conservation; requires each water management district to review rule criteria for environmental resource permits, existing permit exemptions, & alternatives to standard permitting programs, & recommend regulatory alternatives that will encourage agricultural water conservation; requires report by DOACS & DEP to appropriate legislative committees; conforms cross reference, etc. Amends 373.2234,.236,.406. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 9:15 am, Reed Hall; On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 3:45 pm, Reed Hall
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Resources Council; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
SB 1850Relating to Outdoor Advertising Peaden, Jr.
Outdoor Advertising; prohibits planting of trees or other vegetation that screens sign from view; provides criteria for view zone; provides penalties for violation; authorizes owner of sign to increase height of sign under certain circumstances; deletes requirement that certain signs be approved by Federal Highway Administration; requires that reconstructed sign be in compliance with Fla. Building Code, etc. Amends 479.106,.25. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/20/2005SENATE Now in Community Affairs
4/21/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 04/26/05, 8:30 am, 401-S
4/26/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Community Affairs; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
 
HB 1857Relating to Redevelopment of BrownfieldsEnvironmental Regulation
Redevelopment of Brownfields: Increases the amount of credit which may be applied against the tax on intangible personal property and the corporate income tax for the voluntary cleanup costs of a contaminated site; increases the amount that may be received by the taxpayer as an incentive to complete the cleanup in the final year; requires Enterprise Florida, Inc., to aggressively market brownfields; increases the amount of the loan guarantee for redevelopment projects in brownfield areas; repeals provisions relating to brownfield property ownership clearance assistance and the Brownfield Property Ownership Clearance Assistance Revolving Loan Trust Fund. Effective Date: July 1, 2005.
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 3:45 pm, Reed Hall
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable by State Resources Council; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/21/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar
 
SB 1860Relating to Initiative Petitions/Violations Dockery
Initiative Petitions/Violations; provides that violation of section invalidates any petition form on which signatures were obtained through violation; prohibits counting any such signature to determine number & distribution; provides that supervisors of elections are responsible for enforcing provisions re submission & verification & that Secretary of State is otherwise responsible for enforcing section, etc. Amends 100.371. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/7/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 04/12/05, 1:00 pm, 412-K
4/12/2005SENATE Favorable by Ethics and Elections; 6 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/13/2005SENATE Now in Judiciary
 
HB 1865Relating to Growth Management Incentive Act Growth Management
Growth Management Incentive Act; cites act as "Sustainable Florida Act of 2005"; changes name of Community Affairs Dept. to Department of Community Assistance; limits effect of certain charter county charter provisions, ordinances, or land development regulations under certain circumstances; applies public schools interlocal agreement provisions to school boards & nonexempt municipalities; provides for Statewide Technical Assistance for a Sustainable Florida, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/21/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Infrastructure Council; 10 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/25/2005HOUSE Placed on Calendar; Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/27/05
4/27/2005HOUSE Read Second Time
 
HB 1881Relating to Water Supply, Planning, & Production Water & Natural Resources
Water Supply, Planning, & Production; creates provisions re water supply policy, planning, & production; provides for powers & duties of WMD governing boards; requires DEP to develop Florida water supply plan; provides legislative findings & intent re water resource development & water supply development & to alternative water supplies; requires WMDs to fund & implement said development; repeals provision re assistance to West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/15/2005HOUSE Now in State Resources Council
4/18/2005HOUSE On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 9:15 am, Reed Hall; On Council agenda-- State Resources Council, 04/20/05, 3:45 pm, Reed Hall
4/20/2005HOUSE Favorable with CS by State Resources Council; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
 
SB 1886Relating to Local Government Community Affairs
Local Government; revises various provisions of Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program; specifies duties of state land planning agency rather than DCA in order to conform to other provisions governing planning & development; revises requirements for local government to obtain certification under program; requires that local government develop map, certain plans, & disaster strategies, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
2/28/2005SENATE Filed (Formerly PCB 7048)
3/16/2005SENATE Referred to Community Affairs; Government Efficiency Appropriations
 
SB 2060Relating to Community Redevelopment Agencies Baker
Community Redevelopment Agencies; specifies events that enable modification of amount of tax increment financing that county must, absent an interlocal agreement, provide to community redevelopment agency that was created by municipality outside delegation authority of home rule county; authorizes modification, by interlocal agreement after occurrence of one such event, of amount of such tax increment financing that such county must provide, etc. Amends Ch. 163. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/4/2005SENATE Filed
3/16/2005SENATE Referred to Community Affairs; Government Efficiency Appropriations
 
SB 2144Relating to State Budget Planning & Spending Atwater
State Budget Planning & Spending; constitutional amendment to limit amount of nonrecurring general revenue which may be appropriated for recurring purposes in any fiscal year to 3 percent of total general revenue funds estimated to be available, unless otherwise approved by three-fifths vote of Legislature; to establish Joint Legislative Budget Commission, which shall issue long-range financial outlooks, etc. Amends s. 19, Art. III.
4/6/2005SENATE Read Second Time
4/7/2005SENATE Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 39 Yeas / 0 Nays)
4/13/2005HOUSE In Messages
 
SB 2146Relating to State Planning & Budgeting Atwater
State Planning & Budgeting; revises membership of Legislative Budget Commission; provides for appointment of presiding officers; creates Government Efficiency Task Force for purpose of recommending improvements to governmental operations & reducing costs; requires that task force meet at 4-year intervals beginning on specified date; requires legislative appropriations committees to prescribe format of budget expenditure reports, etc. Amends Chs. 11, 216, 29.0095, 110.1245. EFFECTIVE DATE: Contingent.
4/6/2005SENATE Read Second Time
4/7/2005SENATE Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 39 Yeas / 0 Nays)
4/13/2005HOUSE In Messages
 
SB 2288Relating to Public Marinas/Boat Ramps/DEP Bennett
Public Marinas/Boat Ramps/DEP; authorizes DEP to allow public marina facilities or ramps to be constructed & maintained by local governments; provides guidelines & limitations re such projects; provides for fees. Amends 403.814. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/18/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- General Government Appropriations, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, 301-S
4/21/2005SENATE Favorable by General Government Appropriations; 3 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/22/2005SENATE Now in Ways and Means
 
SB 2300Relating to Community Redevelopment Bennett
Community Redevelopment; revises legislative findings re eminent domain power; redefines term "blighted area"; defines term "economic distress"; revises provisions re land in community redevelopment area which may not be acquired unless it meets certain criteria; prohibits compulsory acquisition of certain property before approval of redevelopment plan, etc. Amends 163.335,.340,.360,.370. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/8/2005SENATE Filed
3/21/2005SENATE Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Government Efficiency Appropriations
4/13/2005SENATE Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Judiciary; Government Efficiency Appropriations; Withdrawn from further consideration
 
SB 2302Relating to Local Government Land Development Bennett
Local Govt. Land Dev./Impact Fees; provides legislative findings, declarations, & intent re local government impact fees; requires impact fees to be based upon certain available data; requires credit against impact fees for certain taxes, fees, assessments, liens, charges, or payments; requires independent certified public accountants who conduct audits of local governments to report certain info. in accordance with accepted accounting principles, etc. Creates 163.3219. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/11/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Regulated Industries; 8 Yeas, 1 Nay
4/13/2005SENATE Now in Government Efficiency Appropriations
4/20/2005----- Bill To Be Discussed During The Office of EDR’s Revenue Impact Conference; 04/22/05, 9:00 am, 221-S (No Votes Will Be Taken)
 
SB 2322Relating to Total Maximum Daily Loads Alexander
Total Maximum Daily Loads; provides for attainment of pollutant reductions for achievement of certain water quality standards in impaired waters; revises provisions for allocation of allowable pollutant loads; provides for development & implementation of basin management action plans in developing & implementing total maximum daily loads; revises provisions for implementation of & compliance with total maximum daily loads, etc. Amends 403.067, 373.4595, 570.085. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/14/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Agriculture, 04/19/05, 9:15 am, 37-S
4/19/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Agriculture; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/20/2005SENATE Now in General Government Appropriations
 
SB 2368Relating to Minimum Flows/Surface WatercoursesArgenziano
Minimum Flows/Surface Watercourses; deletes provision under which second magnitude springs are not included on priority list under certain conditions; requires Suwannee River WMD & SWFWMD to establish minimum flows & levels for certain magnitude springs by certain date; provides that such minimum flows & levels are not subject to independent peer review; requires that said flow or level take effect notwithstanding filing of petition for admin. hearing, etc. Amends Ch. 373. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/12/2005SENATE Now in Community Affairs
4/21/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 04/26/05, 8:30 am, 401-S
4/26/2005SENATE Temporarily Postponed by Community Affairs
 
SB 2430Relating to Funding Sources/Growth ManagementAtwater
Funding Sources/Growth Management; expresses legislative intent to enact laws providing revenue sources to fund growth management. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
3/8/2005SENATE Filed
3/23/2005SENATE Referred to Government Efficiency Appropriations; Community Affairs; Ways and Means; Rules and Calendar
 
SB 2462Relating to WMD Planning & Reporting Atwater
WMD Planning & Reporting; authorizes submission of annual strategic plan in lieu of other district water management plan information; requires water mgmt. districts to submit consolidated annual report; provides requirements therefor; directs DEP to recommend to Governor & Legislature additional changes to or consolidation of planning & reporting requirements of law re water resources, etc. Amends Ch. 373, 11.80, 163.3177, 193.625; repeals 373.0395. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/19/2005SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/21/05
4/21/2005SENATE Read Second Time
4/27/2005SENATE Read Third Time; Substituted for HB 727; Laid on Table; Refer to HB 727
 
SB 2490Relating to Rural Area/Critical Economic Concern Clary
Rural Area/Critical Economic Concern; includes area in county that is designated as rural area of critical economic concern in exemption for certain small scale amendments from limit on frequency of amendments to comprehensive plan of county or municipality; increases certain guidelines & standards for development in county that shares common border with more than three counties that have been redesignated as said area, etc. Amends 163.3187,380.06. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/13/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation, 04/18/05, 1:30 pm, 401-S
4/18/2005SENATE Favorable with 1 Amendment by Environmental Preservation; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/19/2005SENATE Now in Commerce and Consumer Services
 
SB 2496Relating to Community Redevelopment Agencies Constantine
Community Redevelopment Agencies; requires community redevelopment agency to include additional information in report to governing body of county or municipality; authorizes implementation of funding alternative by local government that is subject to tax increment financing obligations re community redevelopment agency; requires development of interlocal agreement re community redevelopment areas in home rule county & in county without home rule charter, etc. Amends Ch. 163. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
3/8/2005SENATE Filed
3/23/2005SENATE Referred to Community Affairs; Government Efficiency Appropriations
 
SB 2506Relating to Transportation Funding Alexander
Transportation Funding; eliminates deduction of service charges & administrative costs from proceeds of fuel sales taxes on motor fuel & diesel fuel deposited in Fuel Tax Collection Trust Fund; provides that portion of revenues from additional fee on certain motor vehicle registration transactions shall be used to fund County Incentive Grant Program rather than deposited in General Revenue Fund in certain fiscal years, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
3/8/2005SENATE Filed
3/23/2005SENATE Referred to Transportation; Community Affairs; Government Efficiency Appropriations; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Ways and Means; Bill To Be Discussed During The Office of EDR’s Revenue Impact Conference; 03/25/05, 9:00 am, 221-S (No Votes Will Be Taken)
 
SB 2524Relating to Regional Transportation Authorities Geller
Regional Transportation Authorities; revises definition of "transit system" for purposes of South Fla. Regional Transportation Authority Act; revises powers & duties of that authority; provides for issuance, reissuance, & redemption of revenue bonds by authority; revises funding sources of authority; removes certain county contributions to authority; revises vehicle registration tax levied by authority, etc. Amends 343.52,.54,.55,.58, 120.52, 163.3180. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
4/20/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 04/25/05, 12:00 pm, 37-S
4/25/2005SENATE Favorable with 1 Amendment by Transportation; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/26/2005SENATE Now in Community Affairs
 
SB 2614Relating to University Campus Planning Constantine
University Campus Planning; requires each university board of trustees to maintain copy of campus master plan on university's website & provide for electronic copies of its draft master plan; requires that university hold informal public information session before required public hearings are held on draft master plan; requires that public hearings be held at specified times; limits issues that individual may raise challenging campus master plan, etc. Amends 1013.30. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/7/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Education, 04/12/05, 1:00 pm, 110-S
4/12/2005SENATE Favorable with 3 Amendments by Education; 7 Yeas, 0 Nays
4/14/2005SENATE Now in Judiciary
 
SB 2616Relating to Emergency Management/Special Needs Clary
Emergency Management/Special Needs; requires DCA to be designated lead agency responsible for community ed. & outreach to general public re registration as person with special needs, for special needs shelters, & for general info. re shelter stays; requires info. about special needs registration to be given to DOH; requires AHCA to contact nursing homes & provide emergency contact numbers, etc. Amends 252.355,.385, 381.0303, 400.492, 408.831; creates 252.357. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
4/15/2005SENATE Now in Community Affairs
4/21/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 04/26/05, 8:30 am, 401-S
4/26/2005SENATE Favorable with CS by Community Affairs; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
 
SB 7052Relating to Transportation DepartmentTransportation
Transportation Department; requires that, to extent feasible, boundaries of department's districts conform to strategic planning regions established in state's strategic plan for economic development; requires periodic review & adjustment of district boundaries; deletes provisions specifying location of district headquarters & duties of district director for Fort Myers Urban Office. Amends 20.23. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2005.
2/15/2005SENATE On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/22/05, 2:00 pm, 37-S
2/22/2005SENATE Submitted as a Committee Bill by Transportation
2/24/2005SENATE Committee Bill Filed as SB 1778
 
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