Signed into LawFiled Jan 9, 2026
Sponsor: State Affairs Committee
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Chapter No. 2026-2
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a new Environmental Regulation Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection and revises numerous environmental statutes. It adds stricter erosion and storm‑water requirements for solar projects, defines public‑private coastal‑resiliency partnerships, and updates water‑quality, waste‑management, and rulemaking procedures. The changes aim to strengthen environmental protection and streamline permitting in Florida.
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