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CS/CS/SB 908: Florida Forever Program

GENERAL BILL by Fiscal Policy ; Natural Resources ; Latvala ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Laurent ; Carlton ; Saunders ; Kirkpatrick ; Cowin

Florida Forever Program; creates Fla. Forever Act; provides certain structures entitled to continue sovereignty submerged lands leases; revises acreage requirements for horse park-agricultural center; creates Acquisition & Restoration Council; creates Fla. Greenways & Trails Council within DEP; revises funding & procedures for Fla. Recreation Development Assistance Program; transfers powers, duties & functions of Green Swamp Land Authority to DEP, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $300,000.

Effective Date: 07/01/1999 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 6/8/1999 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-247; See also CS/HB 1535 (Ch. 99-292), CS/HB 1855 (Ch. 99-391), CS/HB 2067 (Ch. 99-353), SB 906 (Ch. 99-246)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/27/1999 Senate • Prefiled
    2/8/1999 Senate • Referred to Natural Resources; Fiscal Policy
    2/9/1999 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Natural Resources, 02/16/99, 12:30 pm, Room-37S --Temporarily postponed
    3/2/1999 Senate • Introduced, referred to Natural Resources; Fiscal Policy -SJ 00064; On Committee agenda-- Natural Resources, 02/16/99, 12:30 pm, Room-37S --Temporarily postponed; On Committee agenda-- Natural Resources, 03/03/99, 8:30 am, Room-37S
    3/3/1999 Senate • Comm. Action: CS by Natural Resources -SJ 00131; CS read first time on 03/05/99 -SJ 00133
    3/5/1999 Senate • Now in Fiscal Policy -SJ 00131; On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/10/99, 3:15 pm, Room-37S
    3/10/1999 Senate • Comm. Action:-CS/CS by Fiscal Policy -SJ 00257; CS read first time on 03/16/99 -SJ 00282
    3/11/1999 Senate • Placed on Calendar -SJ 00257
    3/16/1999 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00256; Read second time -SJ 00254; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00255; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00256
    3/17/1999 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00286; CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 00287
    3/24/1999 House • In Messages
    4/5/1999 House • Referred to Environmental Protection (RLC); Finance & Taxation (FRC); General Government Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00500
    4/6/1999 House • Received -HJ 00500
    4/29/1999 House • Withdrawn from Environmental Protection (RLC); Finance & Taxation (FRC); General Government Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 01672; Placed on Calendar; Read second time -HJ 01782; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01782; Read third time -HJ 01813; CS passed as amended; YEAS 118 NAYS 1 -HJ 01813
    4/29/1999 Senate • In returning messages
    4/30/1999 Senate • Was taken up -SJ 01657; Concurred -SJ 01685; CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 01685; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 01685
    5/25/1999 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/8/1999 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-247; See also CS/HB 1535 (Ch. 99-292), CS/HB 1855 (Ch. 99-391), CS/HB 2067 (Ch. 99-353), SB 906 (Ch. 99-246)

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  • CS/CS/SB 908, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (16)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 2021 (e1) State Land Acquisition & Management Alexander Similar Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Temporarily postponed, on Third Reading -HJ 01895; Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247), CS/HB 1535 (Ch. 99-292), CS/HB 1855 (Ch. 99-391)
    Location:
    H 569 (c1) Conservation & Recreation Lands Putnam Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 1535 (Ch. 99-292), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 641 Florida Forever Program Edwards Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Committee on Environmental Protection (RLC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to SB 906 (Ch. 99-246), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 653 Florida Forever Program Logan Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died, reference deferred, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to SB 906 (Ch. 99-246), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 1535 (e1) Putnam Compare Last Action: 6/8/1999 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-292; See also CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 1765 (e1) Greenways & Trails Constantine Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 S Died in Committee on Natural Resources, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 1855 (Ch. 99-391), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 1827 Florida Forever Trust Fund/DEP Edwards Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Committee on Environmental Protection (RLC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to SB 906 (Ch. 99-246), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 1855 (e2) Putnam Compare Last Action: 6/18/1999 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-391; See also HB 1061 (Ch. 99-307), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 2067 (e3) Alexander Compare Last Action: 6/11/1999 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-353; See also CS/SB 2282 (Ch. 99-223), CS/CS/SB 864 (Ch. 99-245), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    H 2259 Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Committee on General Government Appropriations (FRC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    S 306 (e1) Conservation & Recreation Lands Bronson Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 1535 (Ch. 99-292), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    S 904 (e1) Surface Water Improvement & Mgmt. TF Latvala Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Committee on Environmental Protection (RLC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    S 906 (e2) Latvala Compare Last Action: 6/8/1999 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-246; See also CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    S 1250 (e2) Dept. of Environmental Protection Natural Resources Compare Last Action: 4/29/1999 S House Bill substituted -SJ 01418; Laid on Table, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 2067 (Ch. 99-353); See also CS/SB 2282 (Ch. 99-223), CS/CS/SB 864 (Ch. 99-245), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    S 2066 (e1) Agric. & Consumer Services Dept. Thomas Compare Last Action: 4/27/1999 S Read third time -SJ 01188; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01188; House Bill substituted -SJ 01189; Laid on Table, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 1855 (Ch. 99-391); See also HB 1061 (Ch. 99-307), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:
    S 2336 (c1) Florida Greenways & Trails Sullivan Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 S Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 1855 (Ch. 99-391), CS/CS/SB 908 (Ch. 99-247)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (47)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.05301 Beach erosion control project staffing; coastal construction building codes review.
    161.085 Rigid coastal armoring structures.
    161.091 Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy.
    201.15 Distribution of taxes collected.
    215.618
    216.331 Disbursement of state moneys.
    253.027 Emergency archaeological property acquisition.
    253.03 Board of trustees to administer state lands; lands enumerated.
    253.034 State-owned lands; uses.
    253.7825 Recreational uses.
    253.787 Florida Greenways Coordinating Council; composition; duties.
    259.03 Definitions.
    259.032 Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund; purpose.
    259.0345
    259.035 Advisory council; powers and duties.
    259.036 Management review teams.
    259.04 Board; powers and duties.
    259.041 Acquisition of state-owned lands for preservation, conservation, and recreation purposes.
    259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
    259.105
    260.012 Declaration of policy and legislative intent.
    260.013 Definitions.
    260.014 Florida Greenways and Trails System.
    260.0142
    260.016 General powers of the department.
    260.018 Agency recognition.
    288.1224 Powers and duties.
    369.252 Invasive exotic plant control on public lands.
    369.307 Developments of regional impact in the Wekiva River Protection Area; land acquisition.
    373.089 Sale or exchange of lands, or interests or rights in lands.
    373.139 Acquisition of real property.
    373.1391
    373.146 Publication of notices, process, and papers.
    373.199
    373.250 Reuse of reclaimed water.
    373.59 Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
    375.075 Outdoor recreation; financial assistance to local governments.
    380.0666 Powers of land authority.
    380.0677 Green Swamp Land Authority.
    380.22 Lead agency authority and duties.
    380.503 Definitions.
    380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
    380.505 Meetings; quorum; voting.
    380.507 Powers of the trust.
    380.510 Conditions of grants and loans.
    420.5092 Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program.
    420.9073 Local housing distributions.

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  • CS/CS/SB 908, Engrossed 2 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/17/1999 10:51 AM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/29/1999 4:24 PM House 118 Yeas - 1 Nays
    4/30/1999 11:01 AM Senate 40 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (47)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.05301 Beach erosion control project staffing; coastal construction building codes review.
    161.085 Rigid coastal armoring structures.
    161.091 Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy.
    201.15 Distribution of taxes collected.
    215.618
    216.331 Disbursement of state moneys.
    253.027 Emergency archaeological property acquisition.
    253.03 Board of trustees to administer state lands; lands enumerated.
    253.034 State-owned lands; uses.
    253.7825 Recreational uses.
    253.787 Florida Greenways Coordinating Council; composition; duties.
    259.03 Definitions.
    259.032 Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund; purpose.
    259.0345
    259.035 Advisory council; powers and duties.
    259.036 Management review teams.
    259.04 Board; powers and duties.
    259.041 Acquisition of state-owned lands for preservation, conservation, and recreation purposes.
    259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
    259.105
    260.012 Declaration of policy and legislative intent.
    260.013 Definitions.
    260.014 Florida Greenways and Trails System.
    260.0142
    260.016 General powers of the department.
    260.018 Agency recognition.
    288.1224 Powers and duties.
    369.252 Invasive exotic plant control on public lands.
    369.307 Developments of regional impact in the Wekiva River Protection Area; land acquisition.
    373.089 Sale or exchange of lands, or interests or rights in lands.
    373.139 Acquisition of real property.
    373.1391
    373.146 Publication of notices, process, and papers.
    373.199
    373.250 Reuse of reclaimed water.
    373.59 Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
    375.075 Outdoor recreation; financial assistance to local governments.
    380.0666 Powers of land authority.
    380.0677 Green Swamp Land Authority.
    380.22 Lead agency authority and duties.
    380.503 Definitions.
    380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
    380.505 Meetings; quorum; voting.
    380.507 Powers of the trust.
    380.510 Conditions of grants and loans.
    420.5092 Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program.
    420.9073 Local housing distributions.

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  • CS/CS/SB 908, Engrossed 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    891440 - Amendment
    		Hargrett 3/18/1999
    1:35 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    814753 - Amendment
    		Dockery 4/30/1999
    3:40 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (22)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.091 Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy.
    201.15 Distribution of taxes collected.
    215.618
    253.027 Emergency archaeological property acquisition.
    253.03 Board of trustees to administer state lands; lands enumerated.
    253.034 State-owned lands; uses.
    259.032 Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund; purpose.
    259.035 Advisory council; powers and duties.
    259.036 Management review teams.
    259.04 Board; powers and duties.
    259.041 Acquisition of state-owned lands for preservation, conservation, and recreation purposes.
    259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
    373.089 Sale or exchange of lands, or interests or rights in lands.
    373.59 Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
    375.075 Outdoor recreation; financial assistance to local governments.
    380.0677 Green Swamp Land Authority.
    380.503 Definitions.
    380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
    380.505 Meetings; quorum; voting.
    380.507 Powers of the trust.
    420.5092 Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program.
    420.9073 Local housing distributions.

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  • CS/CS/SB 908, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Environmental Protection (Post-Meeting) 7/26/1999 (pdf)
    Environmental Protection (Post-Meeting) 7/26/1999 (pdf)
    Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) 3/9/1999 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (7)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    040570 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    072864 - Amendment
    		Laurent 3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    200718 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    531538 - Amendment
    		3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    664360 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    682628 - Amendment
    		Laurent 3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    952872 - Amendment
    		Laurent 3/16/1999
    3:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (22)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.091 Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy.
    201.15 Distribution of taxes collected.
    215.618
    253.027 Emergency archaeological property acquisition.
    253.03 Board of trustees to administer state lands; lands enumerated.
    253.034 State-owned lands; uses.
    259.032 Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund; purpose.
    259.035 Advisory council; powers and duties.
    259.036 Management review teams.
    259.04 Board; powers and duties.
    259.041 Acquisition of state-owned lands for preservation, conservation, and recreation purposes.
    259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
    373.089 Sale or exchange of lands, or interests or rights in lands.
    373.59 Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
    375.075 Outdoor recreation; financial assistance to local governments.
    380.0677 Green Swamp Land Authority.
    380.503 Definitions.
    380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
    380.505 Meetings; quorum; voting.
    380.507 Powers of the trust.
    420.5092 Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program.
    420.9073 Local housing distributions.

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  • CS/SB 908, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Natural Resources (Post-Meeting) 3/4/1999 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.091 Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy.
    201.15 Distribution of taxes collected.
    253.027 Emergency archaeological property acquisition.
    253.03 Board of trustees to administer state lands; lands enumerated.
    253.034 State-owned lands; uses.
    259.032 Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund; purpose.
    259.035 Advisory council; powers and duties.
    259.04 Board; powers and duties.
    259.041 Acquisition of state-owned lands for preservation, conservation, and recreation purposes.
    259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
    373.089 Sale or exchange of lands, or interests or rights in lands.
    373.59 Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
    375.075 Outdoor recreation; financial assistance to local governments.
    380.0677 Green Swamp Land Authority.
    380.503 Definitions.
    380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
    380.507 Powers of the trust.
    420.5092 Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program.
    420.9073 Local housing distributions.

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  • SB 908, Original Filed Version Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:54 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.091 Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy.
    201.15 Distribution of taxes collected.
    253.027 Emergency archaeological property acquisition.
    253.03 Board of trustees to administer state lands; lands enumerated.
    253.034 State-owned lands; uses.
    259.032 Conservation and Recreation Lands Trust Fund; purpose.
    259.035 Advisory council; powers and duties.
    259.04 Board; powers and duties.
    259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
    373.089 Sale or exchange of lands, or interests or rights in lands.
    373.59 Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
    375.075 Outdoor recreation; financial assistance to local governments.
    380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
    420.5092 Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program.
    420.9073 Local housing distributions.

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