This bill amends sections of the Florida Statutes related to the distribution of fuel sales tax proceeds and the transfer of funds into the Fuel Tax Collection Trust Fund. Specifically, it revises the allocation of collected funds, replacing fixed dollar amounts with percentages of the total moneys collected. For instance, a sum equal to 0.5 percent of moneys collected will now be transferred to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for aquatic plant management, replacing the previous fixed amount of $6.30 million. Similarly, a sum equal to 0.2 percent will be allocated to the State Game Trust Fund for recreational boating and fisheries management, instead of the previous annual transfer of $2.5 million.

Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of funds collected under section 206.9935, specifying that the first $150 million will be transferred to the Inland Protection Trust Fund, with all remaining funds deposited into the General Revenue Fund. The bill also increases the percentage transferred to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund from 0.65 percent to 1.15 percent. These changes aim to streamline the funding process and ensure that resources are allocated more effectively to various environmental and recreational initiatives. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 2506 Filed: 206.606, 206.9945