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 necessary to meet conditions for effectiveness as 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, and the bill explicitly states that it serves no other purpose and will not be codified in the Florida Statutes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that its enactment and effective dates are recorded in the Florida Administrative Code and the Florida Administrative Register. It clarifies that the act does not alter any existing rulemaking authority or preempt any legal challenges related to the rule's adoption. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.