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CS/CS/SB 1294: Environmental Protection [RPCC]

GENERAL BILL by General Government Appropriations ; Environmental Preservation and Conservation ; Saunders

Environmental Protection [RPCC]; Reenacts and amends a specified provision relating to the establishment of the Department of Environmental Protection under the Florida Government Accountability Act. Authorizes the Environmental Regulation Commission to employ independent counsel and contract for outside technical consultants. Provides duties of the FWC with respect to supervising and directing all management programs for aquatic plants, etc.

Effective Date: 06/11/2008
 Last Action: 6/11/2008 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-150
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/23/2008 Senate • Filed
    2/7/2008 Senate • Referred to Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Governmental Operations; General Government Appropriations
    3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Governmental Operations; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00080
    3/10/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Environmental Preservation and Conservation, 03/13/08, 10:15 am, 401-S
    3/13/2008 Senate • CS by Environmental Preservation and Conservation; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 00288; CS read 1st time on 03/20/08 -SJ 00321
    3/17/2008 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2); Now in Governmental Operations -SJ 00288; On Committee agenda-- Governmental Operations, 03/19/08, 1:00 pm, 110-S
    3/19/2008 Senate • Favorable by Governmental Operations; YEAS 4 NAYS 0 -SJ 00287; Now in General Government Appropriations -SJ 00287
    3/28/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- General Government Appropriations, 04/02/08, 8:30 am, 401-S
    4/2/2008 Senate • CS/CS by- General Government Appropriations; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 00426; CS read 1st time on 04/03/08 -SJ 00432
    4/3/2008 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2); Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 00426
    4/9/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd and 3rd times -SJ 00476; CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 2 -SJ 00476; Immediately certified -SJ 00476
    4/9/2008 House • In Messages
    4/10/2008 House • Received, referred to Calendar -HJ 00475; Read 2nd time -HJ 00476; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00476; Read 3rd time -HJ 00476; CS passed as amended; YEAS 113 NAYS 0 -HJ 00476; Immediately certified -HJ 00486; Requests Senate concur or failing to concur appoint conference cmte -HJ 00486
    4/10/2008 Senate • In returning messages
    4/16/2008 Senate • Refused to concur, acceded to request for conference committee -SJ 00537; Conference Committee appointed: Senators Carlton, Chair; Atwater, Vice Chair; King, Geller, Webster, At Large; Criminal & Civil Justice: Crist, Chair; Joyner, Dawson, Dean, Villalobos; Education Pre-K-12: Wise, Chair; Siplin, Bullard, Constantine, Dockery, Garcia; Gen Government: Alexander, Chair; Deutch, Lawson, Aronberg, Baker, Bennett, Haridopolos, Jones; Health & Human Services: Peaden, Chair; Rich, Gaetz, Saunders, Wilson, Storms; Higher Ed: Lynn, Chair; Ring, Justice, King, Oelrich; Trans & Economic Dev: Fasano, Chair; Margolis, Diaz de la Portilla, Hill, Webster, Posey -SJ 00617
    4/16/2008 House • Conference Committee appointed Sansom, Ambler, Bogdanoff, Bowen, Cretul, Cusack, Flores, Gelber, Hasner, Rivera, Sands, Saunders, Seiler, Simmons, Zapata, Cannon, Hukill, Aubuchon, Bucher, Evers, Fitzgerald, Glorioso, Patterson, Proctor, Reed, Scionti, Weatherford, Mayfield, Troutman, Boyd, Brandenburg, Grimsley, Kendrick, Kreegel, Precourt, Randolph, Sasso, Williams, Attkisson, Grant, Domino, Gardiner, Gibbons, Homan, Lopez-Cantera, Meadows, Schenck, Soto, Thompson, G., Bean, Gibson, H.,Ausley, Galvano, Garcia, R., Harrell, Hays, Hudson, Patronis, Roberson, Skidmore, Waldman, Reagan, Poppell, Brise, Carroll, Chestnut, Dorworth, Long, Murzin, Richardson, Richter, Robaina, -HJ 00540; Schultz, Kravitz, Ross, Adams, Gibson, A., Kelly, Llorente, Needelman, Planas, Sachs, Taylor, Thompson, N., Thurston, Pickens, Traviesa, Altman, Bendross-Mindingall, Coley, Culp, Kiar, Kriseman, Legg, McBurney, McKeel, Vana, Machek -HJ 00540
    5/1/2008 Senate • Conference Committee Report received -SJ 01119; Conference Committee Report adopted -SJ 01131; Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report (929760); YEAS 36 NAYS 1 -SJ 01131
    5/1/2008 House • In returning messages; Conference Committee Report considered -HJ 01435; Conference Committee Report adopted -HJ 01436; Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 68 NAYS 44 -HJ 01796
    5/1/2008 Senate • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 01260
    6/2/2008 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/11/2008 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-150

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  • CS/CS/SB 1294, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/5/2008 at 6:12 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 5079 Department of Environmental Protection [FPCC] Environment & Natural Resources Council Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 H Died in Conference Committee, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1294 (Ch. 2008-150)
    Location:
    H 7059 (e3) Kendrick Compare Last Action: 5/8/2009 H Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.255 Department of Environmental Protection.
    206.606 Distribution of certain proceeds.
    211.3103 Levy of tax on severance of phosphate rock; rate, basis, and distribution of tax.
    253.002 Department of Environmental Protection, water management districts, and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; duties with respect to state lands.
    325.2055 State Implementation Plan.
    325.221 Motor vehicle air conditioners; legislative findings; intent.
    325.222 Definitions.
    325.223 Training and certification requirements; sale of refrigerants; penalties; fees.
    328.76 Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund; vessel registration funds; appropriation and distribution.
    369.20 Florida Aquatic Weed Control Act.
    369.22 Nonindigenous aquatic plant control.
    369.25 Aquatic plants; definitions; permits; powers of department; penalties.
    369.251 Invasive nonnative plants; prohibitions; study; removal; rules.
    369.252 Invasive exotic plant control on public lands.
    373.109 Permit application fees.
    373.228 Landscape irrigation design.
    373.414 Additional criteria for activities in surface waters and wetlands.
    376.303 Powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.
    378.011 Land Use Advisory Committee.
    378.205 Administration; powers and duties of the department; agency review responsibility.
    403.031 Definitions.
    403.0623 Environmental data; quality assurance.
    403.087 Permits; general issuance; denial; revocation; prohibition; penalty.
    403.0872 Operation permits for major sources of air pollution; annual operation license fee.
    403.08725 Citrus juice processing facilities.
    403.861 Department; powers and duties.
    403.873 Renewal of license.
    403.874 Inactive status.

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  • CS/CS/SB 1294, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/5/2008 at 3:03 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.255 Department of Environmental Protection.
    206.606 Distribution of certain proceeds.
    211.3103 Levy of tax on severance of phosphate rock; rate, basis, and distribution of tax.
    253.002 Department of Environmental Protection, water management districts, and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; duties with respect to state lands.
    325.2055 State Implementation Plan.
    325.221 Motor vehicle air conditioners; legislative findings; intent.
    325.222 Definitions.
    325.223 Training and certification requirements; sale of refrigerants; penalties; fees.
    328.76 Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund; vessel registration funds; appropriation and distribution.
    369.20 Florida Aquatic Weed Control Act.
    369.22 Nonindigenous aquatic plant control.
    369.25 Aquatic plants; definitions; permits; powers of department; penalties.
    369.251 Invasive nonnative plants; prohibitions; study; removal; rules.
    369.252 Invasive exotic plant control on public lands.
    373.109 Permit application fees.
    373.228 Landscape irrigation design.
    373.414 Additional criteria for activities in surface waters and wetlands.
    376.303 Powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.
    378.011 Land Use Advisory Committee.
    378.205 Administration; powers and duties of the department; agency review responsibility.
    403.031 Definitions.
    403.0623 Environmental data; quality assurance.
    403.087 Permits; general issuance; denial; revocation; prohibition; penalty.
    403.0872 Operation permits for major sources of air pollution; annual operation license fee.
    403.08725 Citrus juice processing facilities.
    403.861 Department; powers and duties.
    403.873 Renewal of license.
    403.874 Inactive status.

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  • CS/CS/SB 1294, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/3/2008 at 8:05 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   General Government Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/2/2008 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    929760 - Conference Committee Amendment
    		4/28/2008
    6:06 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    767797 - Amendment
    		Mayfield 4/10/2008
    8:07 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 623493 - Amendment to Amendment (929760)
    		Seiler 5/1/2008
    11:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 711801 - Amendment to Amendment (929760)
    		Seiler 5/1/2008
    11:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 327713 - Amendment to Amendment (929760)
    		Brandenburg 5/1/2008
    3:04 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (4)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/9/2008 2:26 PM Senate 35 Yeas - 2 Nays
    4/10/2008 1:32 PM House 113 Yeas - 0 Nays
    5/1/2008 2:07 PM Senate 36 Yeas - 1 Nays
    5/1/2008 10:03 PM House 68 Yeas - 44 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.255 Department of Environmental Protection.
    211.3103 Levy of tax on severance of phosphate rock; rate, basis, and distribution of tax.
    325.2055 State Implementation Plan.
    325.221 Motor vehicle air conditioners; legislative findings; intent.
    325.222 Definitions.
    325.223 Training and certification requirements; sale of refrigerants; penalties; fees.
    373.109 Permit application fees.
    373.228 Landscape irrigation design.
    376.303 Powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.
    378.011 Land Use Advisory Committee.
    403.031 Definitions.
    403.0623 Environmental data; quality assurance.
    403.087 Permits; general issuance; denial; revocation; prohibition; penalty.
    403.0872 Operation permits for major sources of air pollution; annual operation license fee.
    403.08725 Citrus juice processing facilities.
    403.861 Department; powers and duties.
    403.873 Renewal of license.
    403.874 Inactive status.

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  • CS/SB 1294, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/17/2008 at 9:45 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Governmental Operations (Post-Meeting) 3/17/2008 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    390188 - Amendment
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Lawson)     		3/31/2008
    7:42 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/2/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 044922 - Amendment to Amendment (390188)
    		General Government Appropriations
    (Lawson)     		3/31/2008
    7:42 PM     		Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/2/2008     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    3/19/2008 1:00 PM Governmental Operations 4 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/2/2008 8:30 AM General Government Appropriations View Vote Record

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.255 Department of Environmental Protection.
    325.2055 State Implementation Plan.
    325.221 Motor vehicle air conditioners; legislative findings; intent.
    325.222 Definitions.
    325.223 Training and certification requirements; sale of refrigerants; penalties; fees.
    373.109 Permit application fees.
    373.228 Landscape irrigation design.
    378.011 Land Use Advisory Committee.
    403.031 Definitions.
    403.087 Permits; general issuance; denial; revocation; prohibition; penalty.
    403.0872 Operation permits for major sources of air pollution; annual operation license fee.
    403.08725 Citrus juice processing facilities.
    403.861 Department; powers and duties.

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  • SB 1294, Original Filed Version Posted 1/23/2008 at 1:02 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    520192 - Amendment
    		Environmental Preservation and Conservation
    (Saunders)     		3/12/2008
    10:25 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/13/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 221598 - Amendment to Amendment (520192)
    		Environmental Preservation and Conservation
    (Dockery)     		3/13/2008
    1:53 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/13/2008     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/13/2008 10:15 AM Environmental Preservation and Conservation 6 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.255 Department of Environmental Protection.

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