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HB 1313

Trust Funds/Re-creation/Resilient Florida Trust Fund/DEP

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Mooney

Florida re-establishes Resilient Florida Trust Fund through DEP to provide dedicated financing for coastal resilience and climate adaptation infrastructure projects statewide.

Chapter No. 2025-12
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Bill Summary · HB 1313

Legislative bill overview

HB 1313 re-creates the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, a dedicated funding mechanism under Florida's Department of Environmental Protection for financing resilience and adaptation projects. The bill has already been signed into law as Chapter 2025-12, indicating it successfully passed both chambers and gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Florida faces escalating threats from sea-level rise, flooding, and coastal erosion. The Resilient Florida Trust Fund provides structured, ongoing financing for projects addressing these climate adaptation challenges rather than relying on annual budget appropriations. This mechanism enables long-term planning and investment in infrastructure resilience across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source clarity: The bill's specific revenue mechanisms and whether dedicated funding streams were established or existing funds were redirected
  • Project prioritization: Questions about how projects are selected and whether funding adequately addresses the most vulnerable communities versus economically significant areas
  • Implementation scope: Whether the fund's resources are sufficient to address Florida's substantial climate adaptation needs, or if it represents incremental progress

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

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