Relating to bioengineering for the protection of coastal resources.
Summary
Allows Department of Land Conservation and Development, Department of State Lands or Department of Transportation to allow bioengineering to protect coastal resources. ] Requires Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt rules by January 1, 2026, to allow soil bioengineering systems for shoreline stabilization. Allows Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department to adopt conforming rules by January 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Apr 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources.
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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