The bill CS/CS/HB 433 introduces a series of amendments and new provisions aimed at enhancing agricultural practices, local governance, and regulatory compliance in Florida. It specifically prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting laws that restrict gasoline-powered farm and landscape equipment, while allowing them to promote alternative equipment. The bill also establishes requirements for developers in low-density municipalities, mandating an attestation confirming that residential developments will not exceed a density of one unit per 20 acres. Additionally, it amends various sections of Florida Statutes to streamline the management of state-owned lands for agricultural purposes, enhance food security through the Farmers Feeding Florida Program, and clarify regulations related to pest control and commercial driver license examinations.

Moreover, the bill addresses the management of fair associations, introducing new requirements for financial accountability and governance, including the stipulation that only one incorporated fair association may exist per county. It also merges the Citrus Research and Development Foundation into the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc., and establishes penalties for violations related to state contracts and vendor disqualification. The bill aims to balance development needs with environmental protection, improve agricultural practices, and strengthen regulatory frameworks across various sectors, with an effective date set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 433 Filed: 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 865.065
H 433 c1: 212.055, 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 482.161, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 570.85, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 624.4032, 843.085, 865.065
H 433 c2: 212.055, 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 482.161, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 573.112, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 601.13, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 624.4032, 843.085