The bill amends various sections of Florida law to enhance the operations and regulatory framework of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It includes provisions that exempt certain positions within the department from the Career Service System, defines terms related to agricultural housing, and prohibits local governments from enacting legislation that restricts the construction of housing for verified agricultural workers on bona fide farms. The bill establishes criteria for such housing, mandates record-keeping by property owners, and allows for the removal of housing sites under specific conditions. Additionally, it authorizes the department to surplus lands suitable for agricultural production while ensuring environmental protections and requiring consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection. Significant amendments include the deletion of provisions that previously excluded certain citrus nurseries from specific requirements and the repeal of the Florida Boll Weevil Eradication Law.

Further, the bill introduces new provisions related to charitable organizations and food safety regulations, including the establishment of the "Honest Services Registry" to ensure transparency for residents when choosing charities. It also addresses mosquito control programs, electric vehicle charging stations, and the regulation of petroleum and agricultural sectors, including the creation of a Florida beef marketing program and a silviculture emergency recovery program. The bill aims to streamline operations, enhance regulatory compliance, and support agricultural and environmental initiatives in Florida, with a focus on preventing discrimination against agricultural producers based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 700 Filed: 110.205, 193.461, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 790.33, 812.0151
S 700 c1: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 c2: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 c3: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 564.06, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 e1: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 564.06, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 er: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 564.06, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50