Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1161: Big Cypress Basin
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1161 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Big Cypress Basin. Primary sponsor: Adam Botana (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Ways & Means Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Big Cypress Basin ; Revises membership of Big Cypress Basin governing board; requires SFWMD to revise boundaries of Big Cypress Basin based on specified study & ensure that distribution of basin ad valorem taxes be used for specified projects & flood control operations & maintenance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Botana | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Ways & Means Committee
- Now in Ways & Means Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Ways & Means Committee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed