The Growth, Environmental Planning & Agriculture Committee develops policy relating to land use planning, environmental resources, property rights, community development, affordable housing, agriculture, and energy.
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Topic:
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Regional Workforce Boards (HB 7023 / SB 1398)
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Outcome:
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Passed, on its way to the Governor
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The Bill:
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Originally the bill would have had executive directors and board
members of Workforce Boards serve at the pleasure of the Governor. However,
compromise language was reached that now allows the Governor to remove
individuals in those positions only with cause.
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Impact to Counties:
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No fiscal counties
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Relating to Growth Policy (HB 4003 / SB 188)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Repealing provisions relating to the Urban Infill and Redevelopment
Assistance Grant Program, to terminate the program
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Impact to Counties:
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None
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Growth Management (HB 7081 / SB 842)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Growth management glitch bill authorizing counties to retain certain
charter provisions and fixes other growth issues
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Impact to Counties:
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No fiscal impact
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Prohibit implementation of transportation concurrency (HB 603 / SB 912)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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The bill would have prohibited the implementation of transportation
concurrency
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Impact to Counties:
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Negative fiscal Impact
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Military Support (HB 977 / SB 922)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Requires local governments to seek council from the base commander
before any changes are made to the area near the base. It does not require
the local governments to adhere to that council.
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Impact to Counties:
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None
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Developments of Regional Impact (HB 979 / SB 1180)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Both bills create a new DRI substantial deviation exemption for
certain DRIs and a local option DRI exemption process under certain
conditions. SB 1180 preempts local government land use by creating a new
Agriculture Enclave exemption process.
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Impact to Counties:
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None
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Relating to Land Application of Septage (HB 115 /SB 558)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Would allow onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems to once
again use land application of septage.
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Impact to Counties:
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No fiscal impact
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Agricultural Lands (HB 1415 / SB 1652)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Adds criteria under which amendments to local government land use
plans are presumed not to be urban sprawl
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Impact to Counties:
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None
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Water Storage and Water Quality Improvements (HB 1389 / SB 1858)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Requires specified determination as condition of agreement for water
storage & water quality improvements on private agricultural lands
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Impact to Counties:
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Could provide a savings to counties in development of infrastructure
projects
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Environmental Resource Permitting (HB 7003 / SB 1354)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Requires DEP to adopt statewide environmental resource permitting rules
relating to the management and storage of surface waters
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Impact to Counties:
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Minimal negative fiscal impact
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Environmental Regulation (HB 503 / SB 716)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Prohibited counties from placing certain restrictions on applicants
trying to obtain development permits from state or federal agencies
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Impact to Counties:
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Preemption / Unknown fiscal
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Reclaimed Water (HB 639 / SB 1086)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Allows reclaimed water to be eligible for alternative water supply
funding
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Impact to Counties:
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Positive fiscal impact
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Septic Tank Bill (HB 999 / SB 820)
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Outcome:
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Passed
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The Bill:
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Repeals prior law requiring the inspection of septic tanks. Provides
for opt in of state-wide evaluation program
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Impact to Counties:
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Preemption of evaluation program /Restoration of home rule powers
outside scope of program / positive fiscal
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Solid Waste Management Facilities (HB 663 / SB 738)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Specifies permit requirements and terms for certain solid waste
facilities
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Impact to Counties:
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Positive for county owned facilities
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Beach Management (HB 691 / SB 758)
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Outcome:
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Passed, on its way to Governor |
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The Bill:
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Sets certain requirements for DEP regarding beach renourishment
projects
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Impact to Counties:
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Positive cost savings on long term permits and streamlined process
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Questions?
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Stephen James
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Topic:
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Procurement of Professional Architectural, Engineering, Landscape
Architectural, or Surveying and Mapping Services (HB 155 / SB 246)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Would have amended s. 287.055, F.S, by allowing local governments to
consider price when selecting which professional architects and engineers to
negotiate with.
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Impact to Counties:
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Potential positive fiscal impact
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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Topic:
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Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (SB 1684)
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Outcome:
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Failed
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The Bill:
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Would have altered the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program changing is
purpose and duties and altering how monies are appropriated and spent
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Impact to Counties:
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Negative fiscal impact
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Questions?
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Eric Poole
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2011-12 Growth, Environmental Planning & Agriculture Policy Chairs*
Lynda Bell, Co-Chair (Miami Dade
Joel Pate, Co-Chair (Washington)
Paula DeLaney, Co-Vice Chair (Alachua)
Kristin Dozier, Co-Vice Chair (Leon)
*All FAC members are invited to participate in any committee they find of interest; only the chairs and vice-chairs are appointed by the President.
The Department of Community Affairs is holding a series of growth management implementation workshops in June. You can view the schedule and locations here.
2012 Major Bills