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FloridaHB 7352025House

Water Access Facilities

Sponsored By: Robert A. "Robbie" Brackett (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationNatural Resources & Disasters SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeFiscal Policy

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Grants support public boating access and safety

Beginning July 1, 2025, Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission must run competitive boating grant programs. Eligible projects include building and maintaining publicly owned parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers, plus boat ramps, piers, and docks. Grants also support boater education, technology to help avoid manatees, and economic development that promotes boating in Florida. Funding comes from money transferred under section 206.606(1)(d); the law states no dollar amount or guaranteed awards. The commission can adopt rules to carry out the programs.

Lower lease fees for clean marine businesses

Beginning July 1, 2025, Clean Marine Manufacturers and Clean Marine Retailers join Clean Marinas and Clean Boatyards in qualifying for lease savings. Eligible facilities get 10% off annual fees for leasing state-owned underwater land. They must keep their Clean Marina Program designation, follow lease terms, and keep the same use during the lease term. Extended-term lease surcharges are also waived when facilities provide public access on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities with overdue lease fees or unmet requirements lose savings until overdue fees are paid and compliance is restored.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert A. "Robbie" Brackett

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 149 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/24/2025

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2025

House Floor Vote

Yes: 112 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2025-41

    5/20/2025

  2. Approved by Governor

    5/19/2025

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    5/19/2025

  4. Ordered enrolled

    4/24/2025House

  5. In Messages

    4/24/2025House

  6. Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 531

    4/24/2025Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 531

    4/24/2025Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 531

    4/24/2025Senate

  9. Substituted for SB 1162 -SJ 531

    4/24/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    4/24/2025Senate

  11. Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 531

    4/24/2025Senate

  12. Received

    4/2/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Fiscal Policy

    3/31/2025Senate

  14. In Messages

    3/27/2025Senate

  15. Passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 0

    3/26/2025House

  16. Read 3rd time

    3/26/2025House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    3/26/2025House

  18. Placed on 3rd reading

    3/26/2025House

  19. Read 2nd time

    3/26/2025House

  20. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/26/2025)

    3/20/2025House

  21. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    3/20/2025House

  22. Bill released to House Calendar

    3/20/2025House

  23. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    3/20/2025House

  24. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

    3/20/2025House

  25. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    3/18/2025House

Bill Text

  • er

    7/1/2025

    PDF

  • Filed

    2/19/2025

    PDF

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