The bill aims to re-create the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund within the Executive Office of the Governor, which is set to be terminated on February 17, 2026, according to the provisions of the State Constitution. The bill amends section 252.3711 of the Florida Statutes to remove the previous termination clause that mandated the fund's dissolution four years after the effective date of the act, thereby ensuring the fund's continued existence beyond that timeframe.

Specifically, the bill inserts new language to establish the fund's re-creation and abrogates the existing provisions that dictated its termination. This legislative action reflects a commitment to maintaining resources for emergency preparedness and response efforts in Florida, emphasizing the importance of such funding in the face of potential disasters. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
H 941 Filed: 252.3711