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|Text_Body=Comprehensive environmental protection legislation has passed unanimously in both the Florida House and Senate. House Bill 1379/Senate Bill 1632 supports the goals of [https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDOHevxIQ5W84vnTb0j3YIRGf_S903Wl0jAheITHlgJgh47WTZ_hk-nUpwGh2zTEe2ufm_Zw5ZwmujDoO8lVCxvlxRt8okGByVxzcwQtAbRa1cK7PT-b61JaqYzCXijiTLIEx3PdSO45OBwps6hUNGq2aV0DM4oiF0feDmXoFAPV1FYXnxPVnTOem1Dh_iYvow4ocfGOmVv36Ic-P9kIyASOwhanJ4j7oXRayd0EB0cwpEA9yCzt7L-I3FSV1bp0vqXxfnP41cqazpl1JmkfKP0N9DyvdarjL4XH2pD98-LL4yk12Q&__tn__=K-R Governor Ron DeSantis]’ Executive Order 23-06, which he signed in January.
|Text_Body=Comprehensive environmental protection legislation has passed unanimously in both the Florida House and Senate. House Bill 1379/Senate Bill 1632 supports the goals of [https://www.flgov.com/2023/01/10/governor-ron-desantis-signs-historic-executive-order-continuing-commitment-to-stewardship-of-floridas-natural-resources Governor Ron DeSantis]’ Executive Order 23-06, which he signed in January.
The legislation builds on historic investments that Florida has made since 2019 to protect and restore our environment and water resources.
The legislation builds on historic investments that Florida has made since 2019 to protect and restore our environment and water resources.
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* [https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1379 House Bill 1379]
* [https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1379 House Bill 1379]
* [https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1632 Senate Bill 1632]
* [https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1632 Senate Bill 1632]
* [https://www.flgov.com/2023/01/10/governor-ron-desantis-signs-historic-executive-order-continuing-commitment-to-stewardship-of-floridas-natural-resources/ Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 23-06]
* [https://www.flgov.com/2023/01/10/governor-ron-desantis-signs-historic-executive-order-continuing-commitment-to-stewardship-of-floridas-natural-resources/ Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Executive Order 23-06]
* [https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EO-23-06.pdf Executive Order Number 23-06 (pdf)]
* [https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/DEP_HB1379-SB1632_OnePageOverviewDocument_05042023-v02.pdf Department of Environmental Protection HB1379 – SB1632]
* [https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/DEP_HB1379-SB1632_OnePageOverviewDocument_05042023-v02.pdf Department of Environmental Protection HB1379 – SB1632 (pdf)]
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Tallahassee - Comprehensive environmental protection legislation has passed unanimously in both the Florida House and Senate. House Bill 1379/Senate Bill 1632 supports the goals of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 23-06, which he signed in January.
The legislation builds on historic investments that Florida has made since 2019 to protect and restore our environment and water resources.
This legislation:
✅ Enhances protections for the Indian River Lagoon with funding appropriated for restoration projects.
✅ Expands and improves water quality protections.
✅ Expands the wastewater grant program to broaden funding opportunities for water quality improvement projects.
✅ Strengthens Basin Management Action Plans by requiring identification of water quality improvement projects that achieve nutrient reductions.
✅ Improves comprehensive planning with local governments by requiring long-term planning for future sewer connections.
✅ Expedites and dedicates funding to land conservation efforts.
Thank you to the bill sponsors, Sen. Jason Brodeur and Rep. Kevin Steele, and all 160 House and Senate members who voted to approve this legislation!
