The bill amends sections 379.206 and 379.209 of the Florida Statutes to revise the management and use of trust funds for wildlife conservation. It establishes the Grants and Donations Trust Fund as a depository for funds from various sources, including grants and donations, while removing the requirement for restricted contractual revenue. Additionally, the bill allows the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to utilize proceeds from the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund for law enforcement, alongside existing purposes such as documenting population trends and public education programs.

Furthermore, the bill eliminates the requirement for the commission to designate a specific unit to administer the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund, thereby granting the commission more flexibility in its management. It also authorizes the commission to enter into cooperative and voluntary agreements with private landowners and related agencies to enhance coordination of nongame programs. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 388 Filed: 379.201, 379.206
S 388 c1: 379.206
S 388 er: 379.206