Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1196: Waste Facilities
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
SB 1196 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Waste Facilities. Primary sponsor: Barbara Sharief (Democratic), Environment and Natural Resources. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Community Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Waste Facilities; Prohibiting a local government or the Department of Environmental Protection, respectively, from issuing a construction permit for certain solid waste disposal and waste-to-energy facilities under certain circumstances, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Sharief | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Environment and Natural Resources | 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
- Died in Community Affairs
- Now in Community Affairs
- CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time
- Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS by Environment and Natural Resources; YEAS 5 NAYS 1
- On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 02/03/26, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
- Introduced
- Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Community Affairs; Rules
- Filed