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Florida League of Cities

Ratification of Department of Environmental Protection Biosolids Rules (Watch)

HB 1309 (Payne) and CS/CS/SB 7060 (Environment and Natural Resources Committee) provide legislative ratification of administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Environmental Protection relating to biosolids. The bills exempt such rules from review and approval by the Environmental Regulation Commission. HB 1309 passed the House (114-0) and is awaiting action by the Senate. (O’Hara)