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CS/CS/HB 1091: Environmental Accountability

GENERAL BILL by State Affairs Committee ; Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee ; Fine ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Altman ; Caruso ; Clemons ; DiCeglie ; Driskell ; Eskamani ; Good ; Grall ; Gregory ; Hogan Johnson ; Joseph ; Overdorf ; Raschein ; Rodriguez, A.M. ; Toledo ; Webb

Environmental Accountability; Encouraging counties and municipalities, respectively, to establish a sanitary sewer lateral inspection program by a specified date; requiring a seller of real property to disclose any known defects in the property's sanitary sewer lateral; revising civil penalties for violations of certain provisions relating to the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, aquatic preserves, water resources, the Pollutant Discharge Prevention and Control Act, the Clean Ocean Act, regulation of oil and gas resources, the Phosphate Land Reclamation Act, artesian wells, terminal facilities, discharge contingency plans for vessels, sewage disposal facilities, dumping litter, small quantity generators, and coral reef protection, and other provisions relating to pollution and the environment, respectively; revising criminal penalties for violations of certain provisions relating to pollution and the environment, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2020
Last Action: 7/1/2020 - Chapter No. 2020-158, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150)
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/6/2020 House • Filed
    1/13/2020 House • Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 95
    1/14/2020 House • Introduced -HJ 95
    1/31/2020 House • On Committee agenda-- Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, 02/04/20, 12:00 pm, 12 HOB
    2/4/2020 House • CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 508
    2/5/2020 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    • CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 499
    2/6/2020 House • Now in Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 525
    2/7/2020 House • On Committee agenda-- Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, 02/11/20, 1:30 pm, Morris Hall
    2/11/2020 House • Favorable by Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -HJ 550
    • Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 550
    2/25/2020 House • On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 02/27/20, 8:00 am, Morris Hall
    2/27/2020 House • CS/CS by- State Affairs Committee; YEAS 23 NAYS 0 -HJ 694
    2/28/2020 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)
    3/2/2020 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 693
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/20
    • CS/CS by State Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 688
    3/5/2020 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 753
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/6/2020 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 821
    • CS passed; YEAS 106 NAYS 0 -HJ 822
    3/6/2020 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 523
    • Received -SJ 523
    3/11/2020 Senate • Withdrawn from Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 707
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1450 -SJ 708
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 707
    • Amendment(s) adopted (812222) -SJ 708
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/12/2020 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 734
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 734
    3/12/2020 House • In returning messages
    • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (812222) -HJ 1150
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 1150
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1150
    6/17/2020 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/30/2020 • Approved by Governor
    7/1/2020 • Chapter No. 2020-158, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1091, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/13/2020 at 9:50 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1450 (c2) Environmental Accountability Gruters Similar Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158), CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150) -SJ 708
    H 1343 (c1) Environmental Resource Management Payne, Ingoglia Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150), CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158) -HJ 1070
    S 150 Sanitary Sewer Laterals Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158)
    S 712 (er) Environmental Resource Management Mayfield Compare Last Action: 7/1/2020 Chapter No. 2020-150, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158)

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.569 Page 3 (pdf)
    161.054 Administrative fines; liability for damage; liens. Page 6 (pdf)
    166.0481 Page 4 (pdf)
    258.397 Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Page 6 (pdf)
    258.46 Enforcement; violations; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    373.129 Maintenance of actions. Page 7 (pdf)
    373.209 Artesian wells; penalties for violation. Page 9 (pdf)
    373.430 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 10 (pdf)
    376.065 Operation of terminal facility without discharge prevention and response certificate prohibited; penalty. Page 11 (pdf)
    376.071 Discharge contingency plan for vessels. Page 11 (pdf)
    376.16 Enforcement and penalties. Page 12 (pdf)
    376.25 Gambling vessels; registration; required and prohibited releases. Page 16 (pdf)
    377.37 Penalties. Page 16 (pdf)
    378.211 Violations; damages; penalties. Page 17 (pdf)
    403.077 Public notification of pollution. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.086 Sewage disposal facilities; advanced and secondary waste treatment. Page 18 (pdf)
    403.121 Enforcement; procedure; remedies. Page 19 (pdf)
    403.131 Injunctive relief, remedies. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.141 Civil liability; joint and several liability. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.161 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.413 Florida Litter Law. Page 35 (pdf)
    403.4154 Phosphogypsum management program. Page 41 (pdf)
    403.708 Prohibition; penalty. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.7186 Environmentally sound management of mercury-containing devices and lamps. Page 44 (pdf)
    403.7191 Toxics in packaging. Page 43 (pdf)
    403.7234 Small quantity generator notification and verification program. Page 36 (pdf)
    403.7255 Placement of signs. Page 45 (pdf)
    403.726 Abatement of imminent hazard caused by hazardous substance. Page 37 (pdf)
    403.727 Violations; defenses, penalties, and remedies. Page 37 (pdf)
    403.811 Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414. Page 43 (pdf)
    403.860 Penalties and remedies. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.93345 Coral reef protection. Page 38 (pdf)
    689.301 Page 5 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 40 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1091, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/12/2020 at 8:28 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1450 (c2) Environmental Accountability Gruters Similar Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158), CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150) -SJ 708
    H 1343 (c1) Environmental Resource Management Payne, Ingoglia Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150), CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158) -HJ 1070
    S 150 Sanitary Sewer Laterals Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158)
    S 712 (er) Environmental Resource Management Mayfield Compare Last Action: 7/1/2020 Chapter No. 2020-150, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158)

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.569 Page 3 (pdf)
    161.054 Administrative fines; liability for damage; liens. Page 6 (pdf)
    166.0481 Page 4 (pdf)
    258.397 Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Page 6 (pdf)
    258.46 Enforcement; violations; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    373.129 Maintenance of actions. Page 7 (pdf)
    373.209 Artesian wells; penalties for violation. Page 9 (pdf)
    373.430 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 10 (pdf)
    376.065 Operation of terminal facility without discharge prevention and response certificate prohibited; penalty. Page 11 (pdf)
    376.071 Discharge contingency plan for vessels. Page 11 (pdf)
    376.16 Enforcement and penalties. Page 12 (pdf)
    376.25 Gambling vessels; registration; required and prohibited releases. Page 16 (pdf)
    377.37 Penalties. Page 16 (pdf)
    378.211 Violations; damages; penalties. Page 15 (pdf)
    403.077 Public notification of pollution. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.086 Sewage disposal facilities; advanced and secondary waste treatment. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.121 Enforcement; procedure; remedies. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.131 Injunctive relief, remedies. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.141 Civil liability; joint and several liability. Page 31 (pdf)
    403.161 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 32 (pdf)
    403.413 Florida Litter Law. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.4154 Phosphogypsum management program. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.708 Prohibition; penalty. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.7186 Environmentally sound management of mercury-containing devices and lamps. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.7191 Toxics in packaging. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.7234 Small quantity generator notification and verification program. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.7255 Placement of signs. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.726 Abatement of imminent hazard caused by hazardous substance. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.727 Violations; defenses, penalties, and remedies. Page 35 (pdf)
    403.811 Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414. Page 41 (pdf)
    403.860 Penalties and remedies. Page 39 (pdf)
    403.93345 Coral reef protection. Page 36 (pdf)
    689.301 Page 5 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 37 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1091, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/28/2020 at 4:27 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1450 (c2) Environmental Accountability Gruters Similar Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158), CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150) -SJ 708
    H 1343 (c1) Environmental Resource Management Payne, Ingoglia Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150), CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158) -HJ 1070
    S 712 (er) Environmental Resource Management Mayfield Compare Last Action: 7/1/2020 Chapter No. 2020-150, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158)

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    825326 - Amendment
    Before line 58 insert:
    Gruters 3/9/2020
    1:37 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    3/11/2020
    Web Page
    PDF
    812222 - Amendment
    Before line 58 insert:
    Brandes 3/10/2020
    10:30 AM
    House: Concur
    3/12/2020
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/6/2020 9:19 AM House 106 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/12/2020 10:37 AM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/12/2020 4:44 PM House 115 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.054 Administrative fines; liability for damage; liens. Page 3 (pdf)
    258.397 Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Page 4 (pdf)
    258.46 Enforcement; violations; penalty. Page 4 (pdf)
    373.129 Maintenance of actions. Page 5 (pdf)
    373.209 Artesian wells; penalties for violation. Page 6 (pdf)
    373.430 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 7 (pdf)
    376.065 Operation of terminal facility without discharge prevention and response certificate prohibited; penalty. Page 8 (pdf)
    376.071 Discharge contingency plan for vessels. Page 9 (pdf)
    376.16 Enforcement and penalties. Page 9 (pdf)
    376.25 Gambling vessels; registration; required and prohibited releases. Page 13 (pdf)
    377.37 Penalties. Page 14 (pdf)
    378.211 Violations; damages; penalties. Page 15 (pdf)
    403.077 Public notification of pollution. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.086 Sewage disposal facilities; advanced and secondary waste treatment. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.121 Enforcement; procedure; remedies. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.131 Injunctive relief, remedies. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.141 Civil liability; joint and several liability. Page 31 (pdf)
    403.161 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 32 (pdf)
    403.413 Florida Litter Law. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.4154 Phosphogypsum management program. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.708 Prohibition; penalty. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.7186 Environmentally sound management of mercury-containing devices and lamps. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.7191 Toxics in packaging. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.7234 Small quantity generator notification and verification program. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.7255 Placement of signs. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.726 Abatement of imminent hazard caused by hazardous substance. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.727 Violations; defenses, penalties, and remedies. Page 35 (pdf)
    403.811 Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414. Page 41 (pdf)
    403.860 Penalties and remedies. Page 39 (pdf)
    403.93345 Coral reef protection. Page 36 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 37 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 1091, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/5/2020 at 4:50 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 2/11/2020 (pdf)
    State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/28/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1450 (c1) Environmental Enforcement Gruters Similar Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158), CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150) -SJ 708
    S 712 (c2) Environmental Resource Management Mayfield Compare Last Action: 7/1/2020 Chapter No. 2020-150, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    075531 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Fine 2/26/2020
    7:19 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/27/2020
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.054 Administrative fines; liability for damage; liens. Page 3 (pdf)
    258.397 Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Page 4 (pdf)
    258.46 Enforcement; violations; penalty. Page 4 (pdf)
    373.129 Maintenance of actions. Page 5 (pdf)
    373.209 Artesian wells; penalties for violation. Page 6 (pdf)
    373.430 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 7 (pdf)
    376.065 Operation of terminal facility without discharge prevention and response certificate prohibited; penalty. Page 8 (pdf)
    376.071 Discharge contingency plan for vessels. Page 9 (pdf)
    376.16 Enforcement and penalties. Page 9 (pdf)
    376.25 Gambling vessels; registration; required and prohibited releases. Page 13 (pdf)
    377.37 Penalties. Page 14 (pdf)
    378.211 Violations; damages; penalties. Page 15 (pdf)
    403.077 Public notification of pollution. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.086 Sewage disposal facilities; advanced and secondary waste treatment. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.121 Enforcement; procedure; remedies. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.131 Injunctive relief, remedies. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.141 Civil liability; joint and several liability. Page 31 (pdf)
    403.161 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 32 (pdf)
    403.413 Florida Litter Law. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.4154 Phosphogypsum management program. Page 38 (pdf)
    403.708 Prohibition; penalty. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.7186 Environmentally sound management of mercury-containing devices and lamps. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.7191 Toxics in packaging. Page 40 (pdf)
    403.7234 Small quantity generator notification and verification program. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.7255 Placement of signs. Page 42 (pdf)
    403.726 Abatement of imminent hazard caused by hazardous substance. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.727 Violations; defenses, penalties, and remedies. Page 35 (pdf)
    403.811 Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414. Page 41 (pdf)
    403.860 Penalties and remedies. Page 39 (pdf)
    403.93345 Coral reef protection. Page 36 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 37 (pdf)

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  • HB 1091, Original Filed Version Posted 1/6/2020 at 9:12 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 9/9/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1450 (c1) Environmental Enforcement Gruters Similar Last Action: 3/11/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1091 (Ch. 2020-158), CS/CS/SB 712 (Ch. 2020-150) -SJ 708

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    179981 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Fine 2/3/2020
    4:53 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/4/2020
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    161.054 Administrative fines; liability for damage; liens. Page 2 (pdf)
    258.397 Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Page 3 (pdf)
    258.46 Enforcement; violations; penalty. Page 3 (pdf)
    373.129 Maintenance of actions. Page 4 (pdf)
    373.209 Artesian wells; penalties for violation. Page 6 (pdf)
    373.430 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 6 (pdf)
    376.065 Operation of terminal facility without discharge prevention and response certificate prohibited; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    376.071 Discharge contingency plan for vessels. Page 8 (pdf)
    376.16 Enforcement and penalties. Page 8 (pdf)
    376.25 Gambling vessels; registration; required and prohibited releases. Page 13 (pdf)
    377.37 Penalties. Page 13 (pdf)
    378.211 Violations; damages; penalties. Page 14 (pdf)
    403.086 Sewage disposal facilities; advanced and secondary waste treatment. Page 15 (pdf)
    403.121 Enforcement; procedure; remedies. Page 15 (pdf)
    403.141 Civil liability; joint and several liability. Page 30 (pdf)
    403.161 Prohibitions, violation, penalty, intent. Page 31 (pdf)
    403.413 Florida Litter Law. Page 32 (pdf)
    403.7234 Small quantity generator notification and verification program. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.726 Abatement of imminent hazard caused by hazardous substance. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.727 Violations; defenses, penalties, and remedies. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.93345 Coral reef protection. Page 35 (pdf)

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