S0848Introduced in the Senate
Stormwater Treatment
Introduced by Rules
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting certain stormwater treatment and net improvement activities; defining the term "regional stormwater management system"; requiring that the Department of Environmental Protection or a water management district require an applicant to provide certain documentation of adequate financial responsibility in order to meet certain requirements; authorizing water quality enhancement credits to be used by governmental entities to meet environmental resource permit stormwater treatment performance standards or achieve net improvement, pursuant to specified provisions, etc.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-60
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#805 · March 11, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Yes |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Community Affairs; Rules
On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
CS by Environment and Natural Resources; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
Introduced
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time
Now in Community Affairs
On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 02/10/26, 3:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
Now in Rules
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
CS/CS by Rules read 1st time
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/26/26
Read 2nd time
Amendment(s) adopted (598430)
Read 3rd time
CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0
Immediately certified
In Messages
Bill referred to House Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 0
Ordered enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-60
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- Senate Committee Amendment #453862 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Delete All) #598430 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment #626924 to Amendment (598430) (amendment)
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