A narrow window to restore local planning in Florida
Senate Bill 840 would restore limited but essential planning authority to local governments after future storms.
Senate Bill 840 would restore limited but essential planning authority to local governments after future storms.
HB 1143 is the stronger bill offering more protection to the economy, culture and ecology of the Apalachicola River Basin.
The issue now goes back to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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