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HB 981

Tributaries of the St. Johns River

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lindsay Cross and 4 co-sponsors

HB 981 establishes or modifies regulations governing St. Johns River tributaries, affecting water management, environmental protection, and resource allocation across Florida's water systems.

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Bill Summary · HB 981

Legislative bill overview

HB 981 addresses management and regulation of tributaries flowing into Florida's St. Johns River system. The bill has recently advanced through initial readings and referrals to the Budget and State Affairs committees, indicating legislative consideration of policies affecting this major river system.

Why is this important

The St. Johns River is Florida's longest river and critical to the state's water supply, environmental health, and economic activity. Policy changes affecting its tributaries can impact water quality, flood management, agricultural water access, urban development, and ecosystem preservation for millions of residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Water allocation conflicts: Competing interests between agricultural users, urban municipalities, and environmental conservation regarding tributary water access and flow rates
  • Environmental protection standards: Disagreement over how strictly to regulate development and pollution in tributary watersheds versus economic development concerns
  • Implementation costs: Questions about which governmental entities or private stakeholders will fund required infrastructure or compliance measures for tributary management

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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