Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1417: Department of Environmental Protection
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1417 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Environmental Protection. Primary sponsor: Nathan Boyles (Republican), Chip LaMarca (Republican), Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee, Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Environmental Protection; Removes provisions creating the Environmental Regulation Commission; requires certain solar facility permit applicants to incorporate certain protections in the development and implementation of erosion and sediment control plans for the construction of such facilities; specifies requirements for such plans; revises the date by which certain major permitted sources of air pollution must pay an annual operation license fee; ratifies specified rules relating to the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs minimum flows and recovery strategy for the sole and exclusive purpose of satisfying any condition on effectiveness pursuant to provisions which require ratification of any rule exceeding the specified thresholds for likely adverse impact or increase in regulatory costs, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Boyles | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Chip LaMarca | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-2
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
- Amendment 215232 Concur
- Added to Senate Message List
- In Messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 3
- Read 3rd time
- Amendment(s) adopted (215232)
- Read 2nd time
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