Florida’s Environment: What Happened in the 2024 State Legislative Session?
Lawmakers approved a $117 billion state budget and several bills related to our state’s environment.
Land Use Planning & Development
There are several bills on the table regarding funding for conservation projects, permitting rules, and changes to the Community Planning Act.
Energy
Bills address topics like electric vehicles, solid-waste-to-energy, alternative fuels, and more.
Agriculture
One bill looks to dissolve county soil and water conservation districts while another seeks to prevent regulation on agritourism.
Climate Change
Bills focus on property insurance, workplace heat exposure guidelines, hurricane protections, resilience measures, and more.
Water Quality & Quantity
Legislation introduced this session aims to address the quality and quantity of Florida’s water resources.
Recycling & Pollution
What does the state do with the massive number of materials and products that residents use — and then need to dispose of?
Habitats & Biodiversity
Several bills have the potential to affect some of the state’s most-loved species and the habitats they depend on.