Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1417 (Ch. 2026-2)
Summary
The bill expands the definition of a "qualifying project" to include coastal resiliency projects and creates a new statute that lets the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) execute those projects with private partners. It authorizes revenue‑sharing agreements, faster permitting, public comment processes, and workforce training, and requires the DEP to publish regular progress reports and an online dashboard. The measure aims to improve flood protection and address sea‑level rise in coastal and inland communities.
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