Environment (Conservation)

passed · Florida · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SR 1800: Florida Wildlife Corridor Day

Florida Wildlife Corridor Day; Affirming the importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and its significant environmental, cultural, economic, and tourism value as a unique natural resource and recognizing February 17, 2026, as “Florida Wildlife Corridor Day”, etc.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAffirms environmental value of Florida Wildlife Corridor, recognizing conservation significance and natural resource protection as core purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1171: Endangered or Threatened Marine Animals

Endangered or Threatened Marine Animals; Prohibits collection & transportation of endangered or threatened marine animals from state waters; prohibits FWCC from issuing, renewing, or approving certain licenses.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits collection/transportation of endangered marine animals and blocks licenses that would harm them, directly strengthening environmental protections for threatened species.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SJR 1364: Joint Resolution/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Joint Resolution/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Proposing amendments to the State Constitution to declare collective responsibility for certain animal life and to revise the composition of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and appointments thereto, etc.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProposes constitutional amendments to establish collective responsibility for animal life and revise Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission composition, directly advancing conservation efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1422: Coral Reefs

SB 1422 designates Florida's coral reefs as "critical natural infrastructure" and a nature-based solution for mitigating climate risks like storms and flooding, specifically protecting reefs in Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. The bill establishes a tiered penalty system for reef damage: fines start at $225 for minor damage (≤1 sq. m) and rise to $1,500 per square meter for extensive harm (>10 sq. m), with multipliers for repeat offenses (up to quadruple penalties). It also clarifies the Department of Environmental Protection as the state's lead agency for reef protection and allows habitat equivalency analysis for calculating compensation. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires habitat equivalency analysis, mandates permit conditions, and holds entities fully responsible for damage costs - strengthening environmental protections for surface waters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Water Quality

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1297: Beach Management

Beach Management; Requires DEP to review certain data when designating certain beaches as critically eroded & in need of restoration & nourishment; requires that certain beaches be designated as critically eroded; authorizes Secretary of Environmental Protection to require coastal local governments to develop specified plans.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DEP review and restoration plans for eroded beaches, advancing coastal conservation and environmental protection through designated restoration requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Recycling

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in committee · Florida · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 934: Areas of Critical State Concern

Areas of Critical State Concern; Providing an exemption from specified payment and performance bond requirements for specified entities under specified conditions; extending the time period specific Florida Forever appropriations must be spent on land acquisition in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, etc.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for affordable housing properties, reducing tax burden on qualifying entities. Aligns with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income housing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends time for Florida Forever land acquisition in Florida Keys ACSC, directly supporting conservation of environmentally sensitive areas through land preservation funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for affordable housing properties, waives bond requirements for developers, and extends land acquisition funding timelines - directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Property Taxes

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signed · Florida · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 755: Areas of Critical State Concern

Areas of Critical State Concern; Provides exemption from specified payment & performance bond requirements for specified entities; extends specific Florida Forever appropriations to be used for purchase of lands in Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemptions for affordable housing properties and extends Florida Forever appropriations, providing tax relief and funding for conservation land purchases.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends Florida Forever funding for land acquisition in Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, directly supporting natural resource conservation and environmental protection in designated sensitive areas.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes tax exemptions for affordable housing development, reducing costs for providers and promoting housing availability through specified financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Conservation Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 673: Release of Conservation Easements

Release of Conservation Easements; Requires certain water management districts, upon application by fee simple owner of parcel subject to conservation easement, to release conservation easement if specified conditions are met; specifies that land released from conservation easement may be used for development consistent with certain zoning; requires property owners to assume responsibility for stormwater requirements in certain circumstances; requires property owners to comply with specified ordinances & seek approval for modification of certain permits; provides applicability.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill facilitates release of conservation easements for development, weakening land protection requirements and removing conservation constraints.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReleases conservation easements to enable land development consistent with zoning, increasing housing supply potential without restricting development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality Property Development Property Taxes Zoning

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 988: Taking and Exporting Aquatic Animal Species

Taking and Exporting Aquatic Animal Species; Citing this act as the “Marine and Aquatic Native Threatened Animal Protection Act”; prohibiting the taking, possession, transportation, or exportation of endangered, threatened, or vulnerable aquatic animal species from state waters for certain purposes; prohibiting the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from issuing, renewing, or approving certain licenses; providing penalties, etc.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits taking/export of threatened aquatic species, establishes conservation protections per bill title and summary95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 938: Conservation Easements

Conservation Easements; Requiring a water management district to release a conservation easement upon application of the fee simple owner of a parcel of land if certain conditions are met; requiring that the ad valorem taxes of the property be based on the just value of the property; authorizing such property to be used for development consistent with the zoning designation of the adjacent lands; providing that the property owner assumes responsibility for any stormwater requirements if the property is developed, etc.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentReleases conservation easements, allowing development on protected land, weakening environmental protections by removing conservation restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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