The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance emergency management and recovery processes, particularly in response to natural disasters. Key provisions include requirements for landlords to allow tenants to retrieve belongings after property damage, and a prohibition on local governments participating in the National Flood Insurance Program from adopting ordinances that impose cumulative substantial improvement periods. Additionally, the bill restricts local governments from assessing impact fees for the reconstruction of structures that do not increase public facility impacts and revises square footage limitations for property improvements following damage. It also establishes a natural hazards risks and mitigation interagency coordinating group and mandates counties and municipalities to develop post-storm permitting plans.

Further amendments focus on improving transparency and accountability during emergencies, requiring documentation of resources secured in anticipation of emergencies and monthly reporting of expenditures related to emergency responses to the Legislature. The bill also modifies permit extension provisions during emergencies, allowing for a maximum total extension of 48 months. It mandates the creation of an accessible website for emergency response information and requires counties and municipalities to develop post-storm permitting plans to expedite recovery efforts. Additionally, it imposes restrictions on local governments regarding construction moratoriums in the year following a hurricane's landfall and establishes penalties for vendors breaching emergency response contracts. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline processes, enhance communication, and ensure better preparedness and recovery in the face of emergencies.

Statutes affected:
S 180 Filed: 193.4518, 215.559, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 c1: 193.4518, 215.559, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 c2: 193.4518, 215.559, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 e1: 193.4518, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 e2: 83.63, 193.155, 215.559, 250.375, 252.3611, 252.363, 252.365, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 403.7071, 553.902
S 180 er: 83.63, 193.155, 215.559, 250.375, 252.3611, 252.363, 252.365, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 403.7071, 553.902