The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the protection of the Everglades by prohibiting local governmental entities from applying for or approving permits for certain waste facilities within a two-mile radius of the Everglades Protection Area, the Everglades Construction Project, or any related water storage or conveyance structures. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection that defines this prohibition and preempts local regulations regarding the permitting of solid waste facilities, including incinerators and various types of waste management facilities. Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to cross-references in existing statutes related to the Everglades Agricultural Area and other relevant provisions.

Furthermore, the bill updates definitions and requirements in sections concerning transportation and funding for local governments within the Everglades Agricultural Area. It mandates the development of a permitting program for specific truck and trailer combinations used for transporting farm products, while also allowing local governments in the Everglades Agricultural Area to compete for additional funding for projects that enhance farm-to-market connections. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 946 Filed: 316.5501, 339.2818, 373.036