Big Cypress Basin

Summary

The bill revises how the Big Cypress Basin is defined and governed, directing the South Florida Water Management District to adopt a scientifically based boundary by July 1, 2026. It also changes how property taxes collected in the basin are allocated, mandating that the majority of those taxes be spent on flood‑control projects and maintenance in the same counties where they are collected. The measure aims to improve basin management and keep tax dollars tied to local benefits.

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