The bill CS/CS/CS/HB 651 amends various sections of Florida law to enhance the operations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, focusing on agricultural practices, housing for agricultural workers, and regulatory compliance. It introduces new definitions and regulations concerning housing for legally verified agricultural workers, ensuring local governments cannot restrict the construction of such housing on agricultural land. The bill also establishes criteria for housing sites, including compliance with building standards and maintenance requirements, while mandating property owners to maintain records. Additionally, it repeals sections related to the Florida Boll Weevil Eradication Law and updates the powers of the Department, including the renaming of the Viticulture Advisory Council to the Florida Wine Advisory Council.

Further provisions in the bill address electric vehicle charging stations, mosquito control programs, and charitable organizations, including the establishment of the Honest Services Registry. It introduces penalties for violations related to food labeling and pest control certifications, while also creating grant programs for retail fuel facilities and timber landowners. The bill aims to streamline processes, enhance regulatory compliance, and support agricultural and environmental initiatives in Florida, with a focus on protecting agricultural producers from discrimination based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in financial services. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve operational efficiency and accountability within the agricultural sector and related regulatory frameworks.

Statutes affected:
H 651 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, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 790.33
H 651 c1: 110.205, 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, 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
H 651 c2: 110.205, 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, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 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
H 651 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, 500.172, 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