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CS/CS/HB 1133 — Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
by Natural Resources & Disaster Subcommittee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; and Rep. Shoaf
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Appropriations Committee (AP)
The bill creates the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Regional Representation Act (Act). The bill creates residency requirements for members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission) and requires the Governor to ensure compliance with the Act when appointing members to the Commission.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the members of the Commission, the executive director, and law enforcement officers may enter private land in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as a law enforcement officer.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 36-2; House 116-0