The Florida State Legislative Session is an action-packed 60 days. This year’s session began on March 4 and will end on May 2.
Our student-led team has sifted through hundreds of bills to find those that pertain to our state’s environment.
It is important to note that only a fraction of the bills that have been introduced are actively debated on the chamber floor. The only bill that absolutely must be passed is the state’s budget, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is referring to this year as the “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget.”
Our coverage is by no means exhaustive, but we hope it will orient you to the hot topics that are on lawmakers’ minds this session — land conservation, planning and development, climate and natural hazards, energy, water quality/quantity and agriculture, just to name a few.
Use the links below to learn more about some of this year’s proposed legislation. Learn how to track these bills in our previous Action of the Month.
Water Quality & Quantity
One of Florida’s most valuable resources is its water. The state is rich in freshwater springs and groundwater that flow…
Land Use, Planning an Development
More than 1,000 people move to Florida every single day. As people pour into the state, policymakers must plan how…
Recycling & Pollution
Florida’s growing population and booming tourism industry have placed increasing pressure on the state’s waste management system. In 2008, Florida…
Habitats and Biodiversity
Florida has over 8,400 miles of shoreline facing the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, representing iconic landscapes and driving over $400…
Energy
Florida, known as the “Sunshine State,” has been putting more focus on utilizing its abundant solar energy to shift toward…
Climate & Natural Hazards
After 18 tropical storms hit the Atlantic basin and new record temperatures in 2024, Florida legislators are proposing bills…
Agriculture
With more than 9.7 million acres of farmland in the state, agriculture is a big deal in Florida. And because…
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2025 State Legislative Session
The Florida State Legislative Session is an action-packed 60 days. This year’s session began on March 4 and will end…