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• As far as the second, your first question, the answer to it related to the biosolid program, this is
• What kind of biosolids are we talking about? So, I cannot wait. I've tried to avoid doing this.
• talk about the science behind biosolids.
• Enter Green, you're recognized to explain the science behind biosolids. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I'm not sure I'm qualified to provide the science of biosolids.

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• Next up we have Chair Botana: HB 1245, Biosolids Management by Rep. Shoaf.
• Shoaf: Folks, Florida has long faced nutrient runoff from biosolids, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus
• Shoaf: Class AA biosolids are the most highly treated while Class B biosolids receive less treatment.
• promotes transparency through scientific standards, and it promotes high-quality treatment of AA biosolids
• This bill requires testing of biosolids in order to get a base understanding of potential impact of the

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• A FEW YEARS AGO I WAS IN FRONT OF COMMITTEES AS WE TRANSFERRED THE MANAGEMENT FROM BIOSOLIDS FROM SEPTIC
• AT THAT TIME WE HAD SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS ON THE LACK OF FACILITIES BEING ABLE TO TAKE THOSE BIOSOLIDS
• TAKE THOSE BIOSOLIDS WHILE 30 PERCENT OF THE FLORIDA HOMES ARE SERVICED BY THE SYSTEMS.
• OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BILL SPONSOR, THE DEPARTMENT, AND OTHERS, I WANT US TO TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT BIOSOLIDS
• WHAT WE DOING NOW WHEN IT COMES TO BIOSOLIDS AS WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SAFETY

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• Harckham: an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law in relation to the management of PFAS and biosolids
• is still in the testing process and they haven't determined whether or not they actually have any biosolids
• or any PFAS within their soil, because I know the state actually encouraged use of biosolids, and now
• or any PFOS within their, within their soil, because I know the state actually encouraged use of biosolids
• public, though, is that a very small percentage of New York farms at this point have received direct biosolid

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, chaired by Senator Pete Harckham, met with a quorum and considered a 10-bill active list. The committee advanced several bills on environmental monitoring and reporting, including measures on SPDES public notice submission, bioheating fuel requirements, community air monitoring, air quality monitoring for major mass transit projects, climate-related financial risk disclosure, mercury thermostat collection, financial responsibility for major facilities or vessels, a New York Youth Climate Corps, and a DEC study of school retrofits near major highways. Some of these bills were advanced on the calendar, while others were referred to finance. The committee discussed Senator Harckham’s PFAS and biosolids bill at length. Members reviewed amendments intended to address Farm Bureau concerns, including language changes that removed opposition, and discussed the proposed statewide moratorium, eligibility for voluntary testing, and the new Agricultural PFAS Response Fund. Harckham and others noted that the bill would help reimburse or assist farmers with remediation if contamination is found, and that the public should understand only a small percentage of New York farms have received direct biosolid application. Members also noted that the bill could affect other biosolid uses, such as at a golf course in one senator’s district. Throughout the meeting, senators asked brief questions, offered supportive comments, and in several cases recorded votes of without recommendation or nay on specific bills. The committee ultimately voted to advance or refer all ten bills as appropriate, with the PFAS bill referred to finance after unanimous support from those present. The meeting concluded after welcoming several senators who joined during the session, including new member Senator Bachar.

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• When I say 'we,' as Chairman Eskow and myself, we've been working on this issue of biosolids.
• quickly The first thing it does is it requires DEcu to test or to buy the equipment to test for biosolids
• Assuming the companion bill passes, a sample of biosolids must be tested by the Department of DEQ or
• All farmers and ranchers whose lands are being applied with the biosolids will be given the test results
• One other significant piece that oftentimes accompanies biosolids are the drugs that have been ingested

Keywords: 914, all

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• We have won biosolids excellence awards over our 30-year history.
• The EPA tracks disposal of biosolids diligently.
• We have won biosolids excellence awards over our 30-year history.
• The EPA tracks disposal of biosolids diligently.
• The EPA tracks disposal of biosolids diligently.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It removes the reporting requirement that was added for local governments to report on domestic biosolids
• It removes the provisions that impacted fees associated with Class A biosolids and fertilizers.
• as it relates to Basin Management Action Plans as it relates to moving from Class B to Class AA biosolids
• Representative Cross: But on a more serious note, biosolids are a very serious concern and something
• I think in the future, we also have to look at the Class AA biosolids.

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• We have no standards right now regarding PAS and biosolids for land application sites.
• Um, and we also don't have that much land in New Hampshire that is receiving biosolids.
• I mean, but I, I, they have some standards that they're following when they're creating the biosolids
• Locally, concentrations in Plymouth biosolids are often at or near what I consider background levels.
• biosolids. >> That was residuals. >> That's not the same thing. >> No.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• However, in 100% of sludge and biosolids, there are PFAS chemicals.
• We have won biosolids excellence awards over our 30-year history.
• The EPA tracks disposal of biosolids diligently.
• Biosolids help to rejuvenate topsoil that has been poorly managed over farmed.
• I will say that all biosolids probably has some level of PFAS contamination.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environmental Policy Subcommittee took up HB 1621, which would require a baseline environmental impact study before development of certain manufacturing and storage facilities. Members said the concept had merit, but they could not resolve major drafting and implementation issues, including how to define covered facilities, what the study would require, and how enforcement would work at the municipal or county level. Several members expressed concern about unintended consequences and said the proposal was not ready; the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL), and the full committee later adopted that recommendation on a 16-0 roll call vote, placing the bill on consent. The committee then discussed HB 1053, involving electronically submitted pesticide use reports. Representative Comtois presented an amendment creating a department database and protecting confidential information, but said she still needed to check whether it was germane and to review administrative issues with the Department of Agriculture. After hearing from David Russo of the Division of Pesticide Control, the committee agreed to continue work on the amendment and took no action that day. The committee also reviewed HB 1186 on egg labeling and producer exemptions. Representative Comtois offered an amendment exempting small producers from most requirements except labeling, but Commissioner Sean Jasper asked for more time to review the impact and suggested the state might not need the existing egg law at all if federal USDA rules already cover the field. Members agreed to hold action until the following week. Finally, the committee began discussion of HB 1780 on penalties for violations involving seeds, plants, and nursery stock, focusing on labeling rules and germination-date requirements; testimony from industry and department representatives indicated they were working toward a compromise that would allow multiple relabelings, add production dates, and set a 36-month sale limit, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Take up tab 41, CS for SB 1474 on biosolids management. Senator Osgood? Senator Pizzo?
• CS for SB 1474 on biosolids management. CS for SB 1474 on biosolids management.
• The purpose of this bill is to ensure that biosolids and septage are treated at the highest practical
• Senator Bradley has tab 36, CS for CS for SB 1294, another biosolids management bill.
• This bill addresses a gap in Florida's current management of bulk-class AA biosolids.

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees on a single roll-call vote, then took up a series of bills, many of them on land use, housing, public safety, child welfare, education, and professional licensing. Early debate centered on CS/SB 208, which would require development fees to better reflect review costs and impose objective compatibility findings for residential projects. An amendment folded in additional housing-related provisions, including manufactured housing and a study of urban development boundaries, prompting extended discussion about Miami-Dade’s Everglades protection area and local control. A late-filed rural-boundary amendment was withdrawn. The bill was reported favorably after support from business, housing, and advocacy groups, with some senators voicing district-specific concerns. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments added conservation easement, wildlife corridor, and critical state concern protections, plus a further Everglades-related amendment. Members discussed balancing smart growth, infrastructure costs, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Other land-use and growth bills also advanced, including CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment, CS/SB 1138 on qualified contractor pre-application review, and SB 218 limiting the reach of prior hurricane recovery zoning protections in counties not affected by the 2024 storms. SB 1474 on biosolids management was amended to reduce the distance threshold for land application restrictions and delay the effective date, and SB 1708 on veterinary licensure by endorsement removed a three-year recent-practice requirement to address shortages. Several public safety, health, and family-related measures also passed. CS/CS/SB 436 expanded felony battery enhancement to include resisting an officer with violence and certain law-enforcement battery offenses. SB 830 extended public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. CS/CS/CS/SB 600 revised bail bond rules, and an amendment preserved the current treatment of charitable bail funds and nonprofits; the committee heard testimony from The Bail Project and others on both sides. CS/SB 914 expanded dry-needling supervision options for occupational therapists, CS/SB 1092 clarified podiatric use of certain cellular/tissue products, and SB 1504 and SB 1718 updated insurance licensing and educator certification pathways. On the education side, CS/CS/SB 7038 made broad postsecondary changes, including tuition waivers, residency clarification, and licensure rules, while CS/SB 186 required seizure-response training and action plans in schools. The committee also advanced multiple child welfare and health bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 560 streamlined psychotropic medication procedures for children in state custody and added youth-voice and insurance-review provisions. CS/CS/CS/SB 902 combined several Department of Health changes, including medical marijuana distance rules, autism microcredential eligibility, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and NICU nutrition information. SB 1002 expanded child welfare definitions to address parental drug abuse and neglect, and SB 1708 eased endorsement licensure for out-of-state veterinarians. Most bills were reported favorably on roll-call votes, with several amendments adopted along the way and limited opposition or abstentions noted on some measures.

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• Take up tab 41, CS for SB 1474 on biosolids management. CS for SB 1474 on biosolids management.
• The purpose of this bill is to ensure that biosolids and septage are treated at the highest practical
• Senator Bradley has tab 36, CS for CS for SB 1294, another biosolids management bill.
• Senator Bradley, you are recognized to explain the bill. ...another biosolids management bill.
• This bill addresses a gap in Florida's current management of bulk Class AA biosolids.

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees in a single vote, then took up a series of bills, most of them reported favorably. The early debate centered on SB 208, a land-use bill by Sen. McLean that would require development fees to reflect review costs and create more objective compatibility standards for residential development denials. An amendment adding housing-related provisions, including an OPAGA study of urban development boundaries, drew extended discussion over the Everglades and local control; it was adopted, while a late-filed amendment on rural boundaries was withdrawn. The bill was then reported favorably after supporters and opponents, including Miami-Dade and housing groups, weighed in. The committee also favorably reported SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments adding conservation, wildlife corridor, and Everglades-related protections, with one amendment specifically preserving stronger protections in counties covered by the Northern Everglades/Indian River Lagoon plan. Several criminal justice and public records measures also advanced. SB 436 would add resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense for battery enhancement and include certain felony battery offenses in prison release reoffender status. SB 830 would extend public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. SB 990 would authorize protected cell captive insurers in Florida. SB 600, on bail bonds, drew the most debate: an amendment by Sen. Rouson preserved the current treatment of charitable bail organizations’ deposits, with supporters arguing nonprofits help low-income defendants and critics saying the bill should distinguish commercial and nonprofit bonding; the amendment was adopted and the bill reported favorably. SB 914 on dry needling and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment also passed, the latter with an amendment removing a 10% markup requirement for buyback provisions. The committee then moved through a large education and health agenda. SB 1504 would let high school students who complete an insurance/personal finance elective qualify later for a customer service representative license. SB 1718 would expand educator preparation and temporary certification options. SB 7038 was a broad education package covering tuition waivers for Florida State Guard members, residency rules, consumer protections, dual enrollment, grading, and college funding; amendments clarified workforce licensure and exempted certain dental training from new licensure rules. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine added definitions and restrictions for cellular/tissue-based products. SB 1138 on qualified contractors created a pre-application review program for certain local governments, with historic-preservation carveouts. SB 186 on student health and safety required seizure-training and action plans in schools, and SB 560 on child welfare streamlined psychotropic-medication procedures for children in state care while adding youth advisory meetings and insurance-data review. SB 902, a broad Department of Health bill, addressed medical marijuana facility setbacks, practitioner discipline, autism microcredentials, marriage and family therapy licensure, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and family home health aide delegation; it passed after two amendments. Finally, SB 218 on land-use regulations limited hurricane-recovery restrictions to affected counties, SB 1002 expanded child-neglect definitions tied to parental drug abuse, SB 1474 tightened biosolids land-application rules, SB 1708 eased out-of-state veterinary licensure by endorsement, and SB 314 established a Florida regulatory framework for payment stablecoins aligned with federal law. Most measures were reported favorably by committee vote after brief testimony or no debate.

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• The bill creates and clarifies that only AA material biosolids can be applied in the state, removes the
• That addresses the land application of the biosolids.
• Beach County, we have an operator that we've invested in Palm Beach County over $23 million in a biosolids
• an outage or other impacts to our operations in the county where the operator cannot make the AA biosolids

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture received a presentation from Florida Forest Service Director Rick Dolan on the agency’s wildfire response, forest management, and emergency support roles. He described the service’s four regions and 14 districts, its year-round wildfire response, use of bulldozers, helicopters, and drones, and the current high fire danger due to drought conditions. Dolan also highlighted prescribed burning, fuels mitigation, state forest management, the pine seedling nursery, and the agency’s role in hurricane response and incident management. Members asked about equipment loans and whether more prescribed burning could reduce wildfire impacts; Dolan said Florida already leads the nation in prescribed fire and emphasized public education and fuels reduction. The committee then considered and unanimously reported favorably Senate Bill 386, which creates a farm-equipment consumer protection process similar to a lemon law, allowing purchasers to seek repair or replacement of defective major farm equipment at no cost. The committee also took up Senate Bill 290, the Agriculture and Consumer Services omnibus bill. The bill would modernize fair association rules, preempt local bans on gas- and diesel-powered farm and landscape equipment, allow surplus of certain state-owned lands for bona fide agricultural use while excluding parks, forests, and wildlife lands, create a veterinary loan repayment program, make Farmers Feeding Florida permanent, expand Forest Service training opportunities, criminalize signal-jamming devices, increase penalties for CDL and English-proficiency exam cheating, restrict certain door-to-door solicitation, protect food safety inspectors, clarify biosolids rules, and add criminal and vendor-list penalties for contractors who fail to pay subcontractors. The committee adopted three amendments to align dates and technical language and to authorize native seed research and marketing through the Florida Wildlife Foundation. Testimony on SB 290 included support from several industry groups, concerns from the Home Builders Association about the new contractor-payment criminal penalties, and opposition from a citizen worried about the new surplus-land process for conservation lands. Despite concerns, CS/SB 290 was reported favorably. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of the appointees listed on tabs 4 and 5, and then adjourned.

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• For PFOA or PFOS, the requirement shall not apply to disposal or placement of sludge or biosolids in
• And, uh, what I'm wondering is if we limit the content of new biosolids of PFAS in new biosolids to one
• And what I'm wondering is if we limit the content of new biosolids of PFAS in new biosolids to one part
• And I guess I'll turn it over to Ren for the addition of the biosolids. >> Yeah.
• So we currently do that with certain metals, uh, with the nutrient content in the actual biosolids.

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• It develops biosolid application protocols including nutrient content evaluation, pathogen and contaminant
• , but the idea is to fund this pilot program to look into the application and the utilization of biosolids
• or whether or not we should not be doing the application of biosolids.
• Follow up, could you explain more in depth what a biosolid is?
• President, referring back To one of the questions that was asked on biosolids, we have $2 million to

Bills: HB3418, HB3985, HB3463, HB3002, HB4303, HB3919, HB3416, HB3417, HB3415, HB2206, HB3414, HB3265, HB3310, HB3413, HB4486, HB1219, SR39, SB1177, HB3298, HB2696, HB3941, HB3970, HB3264, HB3321, HB2650, HB3497, HB3980, HB3981, HB4421, HB3177, HB3322, HB3499, HB3500, HB3845, HB3742, HB3622, HB1250, HB2710, HB3831, HB4408, HB1002, HB3008, HB3086, HB3595, HB3678, HB4107, HB3695, HB3315, HB3590, HB3006, HB3151, HB2959, HB2398, HB3026, HB3467, HB4268, HB3372, HB2210, HB4359, HB4427

Keywords: public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust, electronic bidding, school districts, property rights, public nuisance, compensation claims, government enforcement, Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act, municipal audit, state auditor, local government, financial transparency, gasoline tax allocations, counties, county officers, education

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• Senators, this bill addresses a gap in Florida's current management of bulk Class AA biosolids.
• It requires biosolids to be applied at or below the agronomic rate, a rate based on accepted nutrient
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 1245, a bill to be entitled an act relating to biosolids management
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 1245, a bill to be entitled an act relating to biosolids management
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 1285, a bill to be entitled an act relating to biosolids management

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• closely that risk assessment that EPA kind of dropped that last week of the previous administration on biosolids
• and the risk associated with the application of biosolids.
• So, when it comes to biosolids, that's a whole different matter. It's a much dirtier sample.
• So, if we were going to, we don't have currently, we don't have equipment to test the biosolids.

Keywords: 914, all

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• It lays out steps to support biosolids research and adaptation planning for climate resilience.
• With the implications of PFAS and biosolids, it is expected that these management costs will continue
• research program, to pilot innovative technologies to address PFAS reduction in biosolids.
• So, yes, the biosolids piece is always really important also for those wastewater folks because we are
• Of PFAS in wastewater or biosolids. And forgive me, Jen, what organization did you say?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination. Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.

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• Line 36 is an appropriation for a biosolid and sewage sludge technical evaluation panel.
• technical panel of scientific experts on the effects of the land application of PFAS contaminated biosolids

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• covered in the bill, including the amendment, that is not available on the website, and that is biosolids
• So biosolids is basically sludge from wastewater, often spread, I think, for land applications.
• know that a couple of farms in central Maine was shut down because they had, um, for years, spread biosolid

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The strike-all also removes all provisions relating to biosolids because we have other biosolid legislation
• currently, and we didn't want to get into the mix of what's happening with the Class 2A and Class B biosolids

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met with a quorum present and took up several environmental bills and one confirmation. First, the committee considered SB 1422 on surface waters, which was amended with a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designation of coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. Senator Garcia described the amendment as a way to support restoration, disaster resilience, and access to federal funding; Audubon Florida waived in support. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS for SB 1422 favorably. The committee next considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification concerning the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee River minimum flows and levels and recovery strategy. Senator Rodriguez explained the rule would replace prior MFLs and allow longer permits, while opponents from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates argued the plan relies too heavily on one future wastewater reuse project, delays restoration, and lacks a clear funding source. DEP and JEA waived in support. After debate, the committee approved the motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill; the measure was favorably reported, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee then heard SB 1510 on DEP-related matters, as amended. The strike-all addressed Outstanding Florida Springs B-MAP mediation plans, septic system upgrades where sewer is unavailable, rural cost-share eligibility, notice to property owners, rulemaking procedures, and land acquisition governance, while removing biosolids and fee provisions. Florida Springs Council opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness, saying it could slow restoration and allow more conventional septic systems to be installed before stricter requirements take effect. DEP and others supported the bill. The committee reported CS for SB 1510 favorably. It also heard SB 1196 on waste facilities, which would prohibit new ash-producing incinerators and waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of certain federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the bill to Miami-Dade and Broward County. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, said it would protect water resources and Everglades restoration; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition warned it would limit local solid waste options and could force more landfilling. The committee adopted the amendment and reported CS for SB 1196 favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 912 on battery collection and recovery, establishing a battery stewardship program and requiring producers and retailers to join a stewardship organization by 2028. Supporters from the battery industry and recycling sector said the bill would reduce fires and keep batteries out of the waste stream. The committee adopted the amendment and reported CS for SB 912 favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and then adjourned.