This bill is designed to ratify a specific rule from the Department of Environmental Protection concerning the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs. The ratification is intended solely to meet the conditions for effectiveness outlined in section 120.541(3) of the Florida Statutes, which mandates legislative approval for rules that may have significant adverse impacts or increase regulatory costs. The rule in question, identified as Rule 62-42.300, is included in the certification package dated December 31, 2025.

The bill clarifies that its purpose is limited to the ratification of the specified rule and will not be codified in the Florida Statutes. It also stipulates that the enactment and effective dates must be recorded in the Florida Administrative Code and/or the Florida Administrative Register. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that it does not alter existing rulemaking authority, does not preempt any legal challenges regarding the rule's adoption, and does not address any potential defects in the rulemaking process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.