The bill, HB 575, proposes significant amendments to various sections of the Florida Statutes, primarily changing the designation of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America." This terminology update is reflected across multiple sections, including boundary descriptions for counties such as Bay, Charlotte, and Collier, ensuring consistent application of the new designation. The bill also includes specific deletions of the term "Mexico" in favor of "America" in sections like 7.19 and 7.23, aiming to create a cohesive legal framework that accurately represents the jurisdictional definitions and boundaries related to the Gulf.

In addition to the name change, the bill addresses coastal management and environmental protection by mandating the establishment of coastal construction control lines and outlining responsibilities for beach restoration projects. It emphasizes the importance of preserving Florida's beaches and coastal resources while clarifying property rights concerning beach restoration. The bill also updates regulations regarding the use of tourist development tax revenue for public safety services and specifies conditions for permits related to drilling and fishing in the Gulf of America. Overall, HB 575 seeks to modernize Florida's legal language and enhance the governance of its coastal and marine environments.

Statutes affected:
H 575 Filed: 7.03, 7.08, 7.09, 7.11, 7.15, 7.17, 7.19, 7.23, 7.27, 7.29, 7.33, 7.36, 7.38, 7.41, 7.46, 7.51, 7.52, 7.55, 7.56, 7.62, 7.65, 7.66, 125.0104, 161.088, 161.141, 161.151, 161.161, 206.9935, 253.03, 253.12, 253.783, 258.09, 258.395, 327.02, 327.60, 331.307, 373.019, 376.25, 377.242, 377.2431, 379.101, 379.2254, 379.244, 379.248, 380.0555, 380.24
H 575 er: 7.03, 7.08, 7.09, 7.11, 7.15, 7.17, 7.19, 7.23, 7.27, 7.29, 7.33, 7.36, 7.38, 7.41, 7.46, 7.51, 7.52, 7.55, 7.56, 7.62, 7.65, 7.66, 125.0104, 161.088, 161.141, 161.151, 161.161, 206.9935, 253.03, 253.12, 253.783, 258.09, 258.395, 327.02, 327.60, 331.307, 373.019, 376.25, 377.242, 377.2431, 379.101, 379.2254, 379.244, 379.248, 380.0555, 380.24