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CS/CS/SB 494: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Environment and Natural Resources ; Hutson

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Requiring lead land managing agencies, in consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to consider the use of state lands as gopher tortoise recipient sites in certain management plans; requiring the commission, subject to appropriation, to encourage the establishment of gopher tortoise recipient sites on private lands and to create an online dashboard for certain gopher tortoise recipient site information; revising the notices a person must be given for failure to submit to certain tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; authorizing individuals, when participating in certain athletic team practices or competitions, to operate a human-powered vessel within the marked channel of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway under certain circumstances; prohibiting municipalities and counties from designating certain waters adjacent to designated public bathing beaches or swim areas as vessel exclusion zones, etc.

Effective Date: except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 6/1/2022 - Chapter No. 2022-142
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Environment and Natural Resources (EN)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (AEG)
  3. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    10/13/2021 Senate • Filed
    10/21/2021 Senate • Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Appropriations -SJ 29
    11/22/2021 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 11/30/21, 9:00 am, 37 Senate Building
    11/30/2021 Senate • CS by Environment and Natural Resources; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 96
    12/2/2021 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    12/6/2021 Senate • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
    1/7/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, 01/12/22, 4:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
    1/11/2022 Senate • Introduced -SJ 28
    • CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time -SJ 91
    1/12/2022 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: CS/CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 116
    1/14/2022 Senate • Now in Appropriations
    1/24/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 01/27/22, 11:30 am, 412 Knott Building
    1/27/2022 Senate • CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0 -SJ 244
    1/31/2022 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/03/22 -SJ 337
    2/2/2022 Senate • CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 245
    2/3/2022 Senate • Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 336
    2/10/2022 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 361
    • Amendment(s) adopted (289912) -SJ 361
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 363
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 363
    • Immediately certified -SJ 364
    2/10/2022 House • In Messages
    2/28/2022 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2022)
    • 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
    3/3/2022 House • Substituted for CS/CS/HB 323
    • Read 2nd time
    • Amendment 031891 adopted
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    3/4/2022 House • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 112, NAYS 1
    3/4/2022 Senate • In returning messages
    3/9/2022 Senate • Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (658216) -SJ 756
    • Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended (031891) -SJ 756
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 756
    3/9/2022 House • In Messages
    3/10/2022 House • Added to Senate Message List
    • Amendment 658216 Concur
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 116, NAYS 0
    3/10/2022 Senate • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 814
    5/25/2022 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/26/2022 • Approved by Governor
    6/1/2022 • Chapter No. 2022-142

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  • CS/CS/SB 494, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/11/2022 at 9:11 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 323 (c2) Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 494 (Ch. 2022-145) Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.01 Powers and duties. Page 38 (pdf)
    259.105 The Florida Forever Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    327.04 Rules. Page 34 (pdf)
    327.352 Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal. Page 11 (pdf)
    327.35215 Penalty for failure to submit to test. Page 14 (pdf)
    327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated. Page 15 (pdf)
    327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state. Page 16 (pdf)
    327.46 Boating-restricted areas. Page 16 (pdf)
    327.73 Noncriminal infractions. Page 37 (pdf)
    328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration. Page 34 (pdf)
    328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. Page 35 (pdf)
    376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund. Page 37 (pdf)
    376.15 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal from waters of this state. Page 18 (pdf)
    379.101 Definitions. Page 18 (pdf)
    379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate. Page 38 (pdf)
    705.101 Definitions. Page 19 (pdf)
    705.103 Procedure for abandoned or lost property. Page 19 (pdf), Page 24 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 28 (pdf)
    934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone. Page 34 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2021-184 Section 25 Page 35 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 494, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/10/2022 at 6:13 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 323 (c2) Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 494 (Ch. 2022-145) Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.01 Powers and duties. Page 38 (pdf)
    259.105 The Florida Forever Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    327.04 Rules. Page 34 (pdf)
    327.352 Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal. Page 11 (pdf)
    327.35215 Penalty for failure to submit to test. Page 14 (pdf)
    327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated. Page 15 (pdf)
    327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state. Page 16 (pdf)
    327.46 Boating-restricted areas. Page 16 (pdf)
    327.73 Noncriminal infractions. Page 37 (pdf)
    328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration. Page 34 (pdf)
    328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. Page 35 (pdf)
    376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund. Page 37 (pdf)
    376.15 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal from waters of this state. Page 18 (pdf)
    379.101 Definitions. Page 18 (pdf)
    379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate. Page 38 (pdf)
    705.101 Definitions. Page 19 (pdf)
    705.103 Procedure for abandoned or lost property. Page 19 (pdf), Page 24 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 28 (pdf)
    934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone. Page 34 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2021-184 Section 25 Page 35 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 494, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/10/2022 at 3:51 PM

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

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 323 (c2) Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 494 (Ch. 2022-145) Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    031891 - Amendment
    Remove lines 73-255 and insert:     		Sirois 3/1/2022
    2:56 PM     		Senate: Concurred as Amended
    3/9/2022     		PDF
    hierarchy 658216 - S Amend. to H Amend. (031891)
    Delete line 207 and insert:     		Hutson 3/9/2022
    3:47 PM     		House: Concur
    3/10/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/4/2022 2:48 PM House 112 Yeas - 1 Nays
    3/9/2022 4:53 PM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/10/2022 12:19 PM House 116 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.01 Powers and duties. Page 35 (pdf)
    259.105 The Florida Forever Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    327.04 Rules. Page 33 (pdf)
    327.352 Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal. Page 9 (pdf)
    327.35215 Penalty for failure to submit to test. Page 13 (pdf)
    327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated. Page 13 (pdf)
    327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state. Page 14 (pdf)
    327.46 Boating-restricted areas. Page 14 (pdf)
    327.73 Noncriminal infractions. Page 35 (pdf)
    328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration. Page 33 (pdf)
    328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. Page 33 (pdf)
    376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund. Page 35 (pdf)
    376.15 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal from waters of this state. Page 16 (pdf)
    379.101 Definitions. Page 16 (pdf)
    379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate. Page 37 (pdf)
    705.101 Definitions. Page 17 (pdf)
    705.103 Procedure for abandoned or lost property. Page 17 (pdf), Page 23 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 27 (pdf)
    934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone. Page 32 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2021-184 Section 25 Page 33 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 494, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 1/31/2022 at 1:16 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 323 (c1) Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 494 (Ch. 2022-145) Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    289912 - Amendment
    Delete lines 191 - 428 and insert:     		Hutson 2/9/2022
    6:03 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/10/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/10/2022 3:21 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.01 Powers and duties. Page 35 (pdf)
    259.105 The Florida Forever Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    327.04 Rules. Page 32 (pdf)
    327.352 Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal. Page 9 (pdf)
    327.35215 Penalty for failure to submit to test. Page 12 (pdf)
    327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated. Page 13 (pdf)
    327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state. Page 13 (pdf)
    327.46 Boating-restricted areas. Page 14 (pdf)
    327.73 Noncriminal infractions. Page 35 (pdf)
    328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration. Page 32 (pdf)
    328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. Page 33 (pdf)
    376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund. Page 34 (pdf)
    376.15 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal from waters of this state. Page 16 (pdf)
    379.101 Definitions. Page 16 (pdf)
    379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate. Page 36 (pdf)
    705.101 Definitions. Page 16 (pdf)
    705.103 Procedure for abandoned or lost property. Page 17 (pdf), Page 22 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 26 (pdf)
    934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone. Page 31 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (2)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2019-76
    2021-184 Section 25 Page 33 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 494, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 12/2/2021 at 9:03 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Pre-Meeting) 1/11/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Post-Meeting) 1/14/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 1/26/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations PCS 602302 (Pre-Meeting) 1/26/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 1/31/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 323 (c1) Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 494 (Ch. 2022-145) Track This Bill

    Proposed Committee Substitutes (1)

    PCS and Amendments Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    602302 - Proposed Committee Substitute Appropriations 1/14/2022
    11:07 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/27/2022    		 Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 476130 - Amendment (602302)
    Delete lines 360 - 362 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Hutson)     		1/26/2022
    5:22 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/27/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    305982 - Amendment
    Before line 61 insert:     		Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
    (Hutson)     		1/11/2022
    3:17 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/13/2022     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 135828 - Amendment to Amendment (305982)
    Delete lines 174 - 195.     		Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
    (Hutson)     		1/12/2022
    1:17 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/13/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    1/12/2022 4:30 PM Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government 9 Yeas - 0 Nays
    1/27/2022 11:30 AM Appropriations 18 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.01 Powers and duties. Page 29 (pdf)
    327.04 Rules. Page 26 (pdf)
    327.352 Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal. Page 3 (pdf)
    327.35215 Penalty for failure to submit to test. Page 6 (pdf)
    327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated. Page 7 (pdf)
    327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state. Page 7 (pdf)
    327.46 Boating-restricted areas. Page 7 (pdf)
    327.73 Noncriminal infractions. Page 28 (pdf)
    328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration. Page 26 (pdf)
    328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. Page 26 (pdf)
    376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund. Page 28 (pdf)
    376.15 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal from waters of this state. Page 9 (pdf)
    379.101 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate. Page 30 (pdf)
    705.101 Definitions. Page 10 (pdf)
    705.103 Procedure for abandoned or lost property. Page 10 (pdf), Page 16 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 20 (pdf)
    934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone. Page 25 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (3)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2019-76
    2021-184
    2021-184 Section 25

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  • SB 494, Original Filed Version Posted 10/13/2021 at 4:45 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Environment and Natural Resources (Pre-Meeting) 12/2/2021 (pdf)
    Environment and Natural Resources (Post-Meeting) 12/2/2021 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 323 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee Identical Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 494 (Ch. 2022-145) Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    482518 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Environment and Natural Resources
    (Hutson)     		11/29/2021
    9:29 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    11/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 772768 - Amendment to Amendment (482518)
    Delete lines 31 - 106 and insert:     		Environment and Natural Resources
    (Hutson)     		11/29/2021
    4:16 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    11/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    11/30/2021 9:00 AM Environment and Natural Resources 6 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    125.01 Powers and duties. Page 24 (pdf)
    327.04 Rules. Page 21 (pdf)
    327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state. Page 2 (pdf)
    327.45 Protection zones for springs. Page 3 (pdf)
    327.46 Boating-restricted areas. Page 3 (pdf)
    328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration. Page 22 (pdf)
    328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. Page 2 (pdf)
    376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund. Page 24 (pdf)
    376.15 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal from waters of this state. Page 5 (pdf)
    379.101 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf)
    379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate. Page 25 (pdf)
    705.101 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    705.103 Procedure for abandoned or lost property. Page 6 (pdf), Page 12 (pdf)
    823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty. Page 16 (pdf)
    934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone. Page 21 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (3)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2019-76
    2021-184
    2021-184 Section 25

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