Bill Summary
HB 981 Tributaries of St. Johns River (2026 Session)
Tributaries of St. Johns River: Requires DEP to hire project lead to oversee implementation of act, to develop project plan for restoration of Ocklawaha River, & to develop specified outdoor recreation plan; creates Northeast Florida River & Springs Recreation & Economic Development Advisory Council; requires Department of Commerce to develop specified economic development program for Marion & Putnam Counties. Effective Date: upon becoming a law
01/05/26
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Filed
01/12/26
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Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee; Budget Committee; State Affairs Committee
01/12/26
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Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
01/15/26
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On Committee agenda - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee, 01/20/26, 1:00 pm, 404 H
01/20/26
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Favorable with CS by Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee; 16 Yeas, 0 Nays
01/20/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
01/21/26
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Now in Budget Committee
01/23/26
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On Committee agenda - Budget Committee, 01/27/26, 3:00 pm, 17 H
01/27/26
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Favorable by Budget Committee; 28 Yeas, 0 Nays
01/28/26
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Now in State Affairs Committee
01/30/26
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On Committee agenda - State Affairs Committee, 02/03/26, 8:00 am, 17 H
373.464
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February 3, 2026 - Room 17 H
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