HB 1535 — Emergencies

requiring the considerationprioritization of certain projects;

conforming aPage cross-reference;4 of 51 CODING:

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requiring counties and Pagemunicipalities 5to ofdevelop 57a CODING:poststorm permitting plan;

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 municipalities to develop a poststorm permitting plan;

requiring entities to allow individuals to receive certainspecified letters electronicallyelectronically; on or before a specified date;

requiring the division to coordinate withPage certain5 countiesof for51 aCODING: specified purpose;

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 with certain counties for a specified purpose;

prohibiting impacted local governments from proposing or adopting certain moratoriums, amendments, or procedures for a specified Pagetimeframe; 6 of 57 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 timeframe;

providing that local governments are authorized and encouraged to add certainPage addendums6 toof certain51 contractsCODING: and agreements;

requiring counties and municipalities to apply to the Department of Environmental Protection for authorization to designate at least one debris management site;

authorizing municipalities to apply Page 7 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 jointlycertain withaddendums ato countycertain orcontracts adjacentand municipalityagreements; for authorization of a debris management site if such entities approve a memorandum of understanding;

requiring counties and municipalities to apply to the Department of Environmental Protection for authorization to designate at least one debris management site;

authorizing municipalities to apply jointly with a county or adjacent municipality for authorization of a debris management site if such entities approve a memorandum of understanding;

amending s.

553.902, F.S.;

revising the definition of the term "renovated building";

authorizing certain residents and business owners to bring a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against a county or municipality that violates specified Page 87 of 5751 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 certain residents and business owners to bring a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against a county or municipality that violates specified provisions;

(a) The opportunity to collect his or her belongings from thePage premises8 whenof it51 isCODING: safe to do so;

or (b) Notice of the date by which the tenant will be able to collect his or her belongings from the premises, which must Page 9 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 occurthe withinpremises awhen reasonableit time.is safe to do so;

or (b) Notice of the date by which the tenant will be able to collect his or her belongings from the premises, which must occur within a reasonable time.

The contingency plan shall be statewide in scope and shall address, butPage not9 beof limited51 to,CODING: the following concerns:

(a) Providing a procedure for state and local elections officials to follow when an election has been suspended or Page 10 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 delayedbut tonot ensurebe noticelimited ofto, the suspensionfollowing orconcerns: delay to the proper authorities, the electorate, the communications media, poll workers, and the custodians of polling places.

(a) Providing a procedure for state and local elections officials to follow when an election has been suspended or delayed to ensure notice of the suspension or delay to the proper authorities, the electorate, the communications media, poll workers, and the custodians of polling places.

252.34, fewer than 60 days before an election, the supervisor of a county designated as affected by such declaration may request approval from the Secretary of State to take any of the following actionsPage necessary10 whileof the51 declarationCODING: continues to designate the area as an affected area:

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 (a)actions Notwithstandingnecessary while the designationdeclaration deadlinecontinues into s.designate the area as an affected area:

(a) Notwithstanding the designation deadline in s.

The requestsupervisor must identifyimmediately notify the division of the new address of each early voting site and the hours during which early voting will occur at each site.

(b) NotwithstandingRequest approval from the Secretary of State to designate early voting sitesites at locations not specifically authorized inunder s.

101.657(1),101.657(1). request early voting sites at locations not specifically authorized by law.

The Secretary of State must approve or deny the request within 36 hours after receipt.

(d)Page Notwithstanding11 ss.of 51 CODING:

101.657 and 101.71, allow election day voting at early voting sites.

The request must set forth sufficient facts to establish that a sufficient number of early voting sites that were designated, or that may be designated Page 12 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 under(d) paragraphNotwithstanding (a),ss. are unavailable due to the emergency.

101.657 and 101.71, request approval from the Secretary of State to allow election day voting at early voting sites.

The request must set forth sufficient facts to establish that a sufficient number of early voting sites that were designated, or that may be designated under paragraph (a), are unavailable due to the emergency.

The Secretary of State must approve or deny the request within 36 hours after receipt.

The requestsupervisor must identifyimmediately notify the division of the location of the additional secure ballot intake stations.

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(g) If the supervisor determines that a poll worker shortage exists, appoint poll workers who have not met the Pagetraining 13requirements ofin 57s. CODING:

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(2) EachThe supervisor ofshall anuse affectedprint areaand whobroadcast submitsmedia, asocial requestmedia, pursuantInternet websites, polling place signage, and any other method necessary to subsectioninform (1)affected mustvoters submitof allany suchchanges requeststo atelections once.made under this section.

The Secretary of State must approve or deny the requests in writing within 36 hours after receipt.

If the Secretary of State fails to approve or deny a request within the 36-hour period, the request is deemed approved.

The Secretary of State must publish each approval and denial on the department's website.

(3) The supervisor shall use print and broadcast media, social media, Internet websites, polling place signage, and any other method necessary to inform affected voters of any changes to elections made under this section.

The Pagecontingency 14plan ofshall 57include, CODING:at minimum, procedures to:

(a) Ensure that necessary parties are notified of any Page 13 of 51 CODING:

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(a) Ensure that necessary parties are notified of any changes impacting an election that has been suspended, delayed, rescheduled, or otherwise affected by an emergency.

(2) Each supervisor shall develop, in consultation with Pagelocal 15emergency ofmanagement 57officials, CODING:a local election emergency contingency plan.

The contingency plan must be submitted to the Page 14 of 51 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 localdivision emergencyfor managementapproval officials,by aMay local1 electionof emergencyevery contingencyodd-numbered plan.year.

The contingency plan must be submitted to the division for approval by May 1 of every odd-numbered year.

Page(a) 16The ofworkgroup 57must CODING:include at least 10 current supervisors.

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 (a)(b) The workgroup must includeparticipate atin leasttabletop 10exercises currentinvolving supervisors.election emergencies.

(b) The workgroup must participate in tabletop exercises involving election emergencies.

(2) A local government that is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program may not adopt a cumulative Pagesubstantial 17improvement ofperiod 57that CODING:is longer than 1 year.

Section 7.

Subsection (14) is added to section 163.31801, Page 16 of 51 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 substantialFlorida improvementStatutes, periodto thatread: is longer than 1 year.

Section 7.

Subsection (14) is added to section 163.31801, Florida Statutes, to read:

challenges.— (14) A local government, school district, or special district may not assess an impact fee for the reconstruction or replacement of a previously existing structure if the replacement structure is of the same land use as the original structure and does not increase the impact on public facilities beyond that of the original structure.

However, if the replacement structure increases the demand on public facilities due to a significantlocal increasegovernment, inschool size,district, intensity, or capacityspecial ofdistrict use,that uses a localtiered government,scale schoolto district,assess orimpact specialfees district may assess an impact fee inequal an amount proportional to the differenceimpact infee for the demandreplacement betweenstructure less the replacementimpact structurefee andfor the original structure.

Any such fee must be reasonably connected to, or have a rational nexus with, the need for additional capital facilities and the increased impact generated by the reconstruction or replacement of a previously existing structure.

Property receiving Pagethe 18homestead exemption after January 1, 1994, shall be assessed at just value as of 57January CODING:1 of the year in which the property receives the exemption unless the provisions of subsection (8) apply.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 the homestead exemption after January 1, 1994, shall be assessed at just value as of January 1 of the year in which the property receives the exemption unless the provisions of subsection (8) apply.

Maintenance or repair of the homestead property, including roof orPage window17 replacement,of may51 notCODING: be considered to be a change, an addition, or an improvement under this subsection.

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 or window replacement, may not be considered to be a change, an addition, or an improvement under this subsection.

The total square footage of the homestead property as Pagechanged 19or ofimproved 57does CODING:not exceed 2,000 1,500 square feet.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 changed or improved does not exceed 2,000 1,500 square feet.

When a homestead property is elevated above the base flood elevation within a special flood hazard area, the square footage underneath the homestead property that is used only for parking, storage, or access is not included when determining the total square footage of the homestead property as changed or improved under this subparagraph.

Homestead property damaged or destroyed by misfortune or calamity which, after being changed or improved, has a square footagePage of18 less than 100 percent of the51 homesteadCODING: property's total square footage before the damage or destruction shall be assessed pursuant to subsection (5).

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 footage of less than 100 percent of the homestead property's total square footage before the damage or destruction shall be assessed pursuant to subsection (5).

Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section Page215.559, 20Florida ofStatutes, 57is CODING:amended to read:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 215.559, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

The division shall must give funding priority to projects located in counties regional planning council regions thatPage have19 shelter deficits, projects that are publicly owned, other than schools, and to projects that maximize the use of state51 funds.CODING:

Section 10.

Section 250.375, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

250.375 Medical officer authorization.—A servicemember trained to provide medical care who is serving under the direction of the Florida National Guard State Surgeon and is assigned to a military duty position and authorized by the Page 21 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 Floridathat Nationalhave Guardshelter todeficits, provideprojects medicalthat careare withinpublicly theowned, scopeother ofthan theschools, servicemember's professional licensure by virtue of such duty position may provide such medical care to military personnel and civilians within this state physician who holds an active license to practiceprojects medicinethat inmaximize any state, a United States territory, or the Districtuse of Columbia, while serving as a medical officer with or in support of the Florida National Guard, pursuant to federal or state orders,funds. may practice medicine on military personnel or civilians during an emergency or declared disaster or during federal military training.

Section 10.

Section 250.375, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

250.375 Medical officer authorization.—A servicemember trained to provide medical care who is assigned to a military duty position and authorized by the Florida National Guard to provide medical care by virtue of such duty position may provide such medical care to military personnel and civilians within this state physician who holds an active license to practice medicine in any state, a United States territory, or the District of Columbia, while serving as a medical officer with or in support of the Florida National Guard, pursuant to federal or state orders, may practice medicine on military personnel or civilians during an emergency or declared disaster or during federal military training.

Division of Emergency Management.— (2) The division is responsible for carrying out the provisionsPage 20 of ss.51 CODING:

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The plan must be implemented by a Pagecontinuous, 22integrated ofcomprehensive 57emergency CODING:management program.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 continuous, integrated comprehensive emergency management program.

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provide Pagestrategies 23to ofassist 57local CODING:emergency management efforts to ensure that adequate staffing plans exist for all shelters, including medical and security personnel;

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 strategies to assist local emergency management efforts to ensure that adequate staffing plans exist for all shelters, including medical and security personnel;

set forth policies usedPage to22 guideof postdisaster51 responseCODING: and recovery activities;

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 used to guide postdisaster response and recovery activities;

establish procedures for coordinating and monitoring statewide mutual aid Pageagreements; 24 of 57 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 agreements reimbursable under federal public disaster assistance programs;

Establish a system of communications and warning to ensurePage that23 the state's population and emergency management agencies are warned of developing51 emergencyCODING: situations, including public health emergencies, and can communicate emergency response decisions.

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Establish guidelines and schedules for annual exercises that evaluate the ability of the state and its political Page 25 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 subdivisionsensure tothat respondthe tostate's minor,population major, and catastrophicemergency disastersmanagement agencies are warned of developing emergency situations, including public health emergencies, and supportcan localcommunicate emergency managementresponse agencies.decisions.

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Establish guidelines and schedules for annual exercises that evaluate the ability of the state and its political subdivisions to respond to minor, major, and catastrophic disasters and support local emergency management agencies.

(c)Page Assist24 politicalof subdivisions51 inCODING: preparing and maintaining emergency management plans.

Such assistance must include the development of a template for comprehensive emergency management plans, including plans for natural disasters, and guidance on the development of mutual aid agreements.

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 (s)(c) CompleteAssist anpolitical inventorysubdivisions ofin disasterpreparing response equipment, including portable generators owned by the state and localmaintaining governmentsemergency whichmanagement areplans. capable of operating during a major disaster.

Such assistance must include the development of a template for comprehensive emergency management plans, including plans for natural disasters, and guidance on the development of mutual aid agreements.

(s) Complete an inventory of disaster response equipment, including portable generators owned by the state and local governments which are capable of operating during a major disaster.

SubsectionParagraph (4) of section 252.355, Florida Statutes, is renumbered as subsection (5), paragraph (b) of subsection (2) isof amended,section andPage a25 newof subsection51 (4)CODING: is added to that section, to read:

252.355 Registry of persons with special needs;

notice;

registration program.— (2) In order to ensure that all persons with special needs Page 27 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 may252.355, register,Florida theStatutes, divisionis shallamended developto andread: maintain a special needs shelter registration program.

252.355 Registry of persons with special needs;

notice;

registration program.— (2) In order to ensure that all persons with special needs may register, the division shall develop and maintain a special needs shelter registration program.

The Floridadivision Housing Finance Corporation shall enterdevelop intoa memorandabrochure ofthat understandingprovides withinformation theregarding Department of Elderly Affairs and with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to ensure special needs shelter registration informationprocedures. is provided to residents of low-income senior independent living properties and independent living properties for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities funded by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, respectively.

The division shall develop a brochure thatmust providesbe informationeasily Pageaccessible 28on ofthe 57division's CODING:website.

All appropriate agencies and community-based service providers, including aging and Page 26 of 51 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 regardingdisability resource centers, memory disorder clinics, home health care providers, hospices, nurse registries, and home medical equipment providers, shall, and any physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 may, assist emergency management agencies by annually registering persons with special needs shelterfor special needs shelters, collecting registration information for persons with special needs as part of the program intake process, and establishing programs to educate clients about the registration process and disaster preparedness safety procedures.

The brochure must be easily accessible on the division's website.

All appropriate agencies and community-based service providers, including aging and disability resource centers, memory disorder clinics, home health care providers, hospices, nurse registries, and home medical equipment providers, shall, and any physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 may, assist emergency management agencies by annually registering persons with special needs for special needs shelters, collecting registration information for persons with special needs as part of the program intake process, and establishing programs to educate clients about the registration process and disaster preparedness safety procedures.

(4) The caregiver of a person with special needs who is eligible for admission to a special needs shelter, and all persons for whom he or she is the caregiver, shall be allowed to shelter together in the special needs shelter.

If a person with Page 29 of 57 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 special needs is responsible for the care of persons without special needs, those persons shall be allowed to use the special needs shelter with the person with special needs.

Subsections (3) through (6) of section 252.359, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

252.359 Ensuring availability of emergency supplies.— (3) The division, as a function of emergency preparation, response, and recovery, may facilitate shall develop a system to certify each person who facilitates the transport or distribution of essentials in commerce.

The division may not certify a person other than a person who routinely transports or distributes essentials.

In developing the system, the division:

(a) may provide for a preemergency or postemergency transportation of essentials declaration certification.

(b) Shall allow the certification of an employer, if requested by the employer, to constitute a certification of the employer's employees.

(c) Shall create an easily recognizable indicium of certification to assist local officials' efforts in determining which persons have been certified under this subsection.

(d) Shall limit the duration of each certificate to no more than 1 year.

Each certificate may be renewed so long as the criteria for certification are met.

(4) A person authorized to transport essentials or employer certified under subsection (3) is not required to Page 30 of 57 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 obtain any additional certification or fulfill any additional requirement to transport or distribute essentials.

(5) Notwithstanding any curfew, restriction, road block, quarantine, or other limitation on access to an area, a person authorized or employer certified under subsection (3) to deliver essentials may enter or remain in the restricted curfew area for the limited purpose of facilitating the transport or distribution of essentials and may provide service that exceeds otherwise applicable hours of service maximums to the extent authorized by a duly executed declaration of a state of emergency.

Local law enforcement shall cooperate with the division to ensure the availability of essentials under this section.

(6) This section does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from specifying the permissible route of ingress or egress for a person authorized certified under subsection (3).

Notwithstanding this section, all state roadways are determined by the Florida Highway Patrol in coordination with the Department of Transportation.

Section 14.

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The Executive Office of the Governor or the Page 27 of 51 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 (a)1.appropriate agency, within 72 hours after of executing a contract executed with moneys authorized for expenditure to support the response to the declared state of emergency, must the Executive Office of the Governor or the appropriate agency shall submit a copy of such contract to the Legislature.

The Executive Office of the Governor or the appropriate agency, within 72 hours after of executing a contract executed with moneys authorized for expenditure to support the response to the declared state of emergency, must the Executive Office of the Governor or the appropriate agency shall submit a copy of such contract to the Legislature.

(5) Annually, by January 15, the division shall report to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairs of the appropriations committee of each house of the Legislature on expenditures related to emergencies incurred over the year from November 1 of the Pageprevious 32year. of 57 CODING:

The report must include:

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 previous(a) year.A separate summary of each emergency event, whether complete or ongoing, and key actions taken by the division.

The report must include:

(a) A separate summary of each emergency event, whether complete or ongoing, and key actions taken by the division.

Section 15.14.

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 preparedness plans.— (4) On or before May 1 of each year, the head of each agency shall notify the Governor and the division in writing of the person initially designated as the emergency coordination officer for such agency and her or his alternate and of any changes in persons so designated thereafter.

Section 16.15.

ParagraphsPresent paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection (5) of section 252.37, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (d) and (e), respectively, a new paragraph (c) is added to that subsection, and subsection (7) is added to that section, to read:

(7) The division shall take steps to maximize the Page 3430 of 5751 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 (7) The division shall take steps to maximize the availability and expedite the distribution of financial assistance from the Federal Government to state and local agencies.

Section 17.16.

However, a subrecipient may elect to share some or all of its allocation with the division to be used for projects benefiting the region in which Page 3531 of 5751 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 division to be used for projects benefiting the region in which the subrecipient is located.

(3) The division and subrecipients shall considerprioritize projects that fulfill the following purposes when adopting mitigation strategies and plans and applying for funds under the grant program:

Additionally, general population shelters which are retrofitted must also account for federal accessibility standards and state accessibility standards in part I of chapter 553.

(4) The division may coordinate with other state agencies and political subdivisions to develop and implement innovative approaches to funding mitigation projects using grants under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, including, but not limited to, combining funding received from multiple federal and state Page 3632 of 5751 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 and political subdivisions to develop and implement innovative approaches to funding mitigation projects using grants under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, including, but not limited to, combining funding received from multiple federal and state programs.

Section 18.17.

rules.— (2) The division shall allocate funds from the Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Trust Fund to local emergency management agencies and programs pursuant to criteria Pagespecified 37in ofrule. 57 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 specified in rule.

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Section 19.18.

ParagraphsPresent paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (3) of section 252.38, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c), respectively, a new paragraph (a) is added to that subsection, and paragraph (a) of subsection (1) is amended, to read:

252.31-252.90, each county within this Pagestate 38shall ofbe 57within CODING:the jurisdiction of, and served by, the division.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 state shall be within the jurisdiction of, and served by, the division.

Unless part of an interjurisdictionalPage emergency34 managementof agreement51 enteredCODING: into pursuant to paragraph (3)(c) (3)(b) which is recognized by the Governor by executive order or rule, each county must establish and maintain such an emergency management agency and shall develop a county emergency management plan and program that is coordinated and consistent with the state comprehensive emergency management plan and program.

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 interjurisdictional emergency management agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (3)(c) (3)(b) which is recognized by the Governor by executive order or rule, each county must establish and maintain such an emergency management agency and shall develop a county emergency management plan and program that is coordinated and consistent with the state comprehensive emergency management plan and program.

Section 20.19.

Section 252.381, Florida Statutes, is created Pageto 39read: of 57 CODING:

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operations.— (1) Each county and municipality must post on its publicly accessiblePage website:35 of 51 CODING:

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 accessible website:

(e) Information specific to persons with disabilities, including, but not limited to, guidelines for special needs shelter registration;

an explanation of how to register for special needs shelters and where to obtain assistance with that process;

guidelines as to the level of care that is or is not Page 40 of 57 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 provided at a special needs shelter as well as situations when either a general population shelter or hospital should be considered;

and any other postdisaster assistance or resources available to affected persons with disabilities impacted by a disaster.

The plan must anticipate conditions that would necessitate supplemental personnel for such tasks and address methods for fulfilling such personnel needs,Page including36 throughof mutual51 aidCODING: agreements as authorized in s.

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Page(c) 41Specify a protocol to expedite permitting procedures and, if practicable, for the waiver or reduction of 57applicable CODING:fees in accordance with and in addition to the procedures and waivers provided for under s.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 (c) Specify a protocol to expedite permitting procedures and, if practicable, for the waiver or reduction of applicable fees in accordance with and in addition to the procedures and waivers provided for under s.

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Local requirements for rebuilding specific to the county or municipality, including elevation requirements following substantial damage and substantial improvement Pagepursuant 42to ofthe 57National CODING:Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and any local amendments to the building code.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and any local amendments to the building code.

(5)Page On38 orof before51 MayCODING: 1, 2026, each county and municipality must provide an online option for receiving, reviewing, and accessing substantial damage and substantial improvement letters.

The county or municipality must allow homeowners to provide an e-mail address where they can receive digital copies of such letters.

(6) As soon as reasonably practicable following the landfall and passage of a hurricane or tropical storm, each county and municipality that has experienced a direct impact from a natural emergency must use its best efforts to open a permitting office at which residents can access government Page 43 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 services(5) Each county and municipality must provide an online option for atreceiving, leastreviewing, 40and hoursaccessing persubstantial week.damage and substantial improvement letters.

(7)The Beginning October 1, 2025, emergency management personnel of a county or municipality,municipality andmust individualsallow whohomeowners are designated to performprovide keyan rolese-mail inaddress postdisasterwhere responsethey forcan areceive countydigital orcopies municipality,of mustsuch completeletters. the training provided by the division pursuant to s.

(6) As soon as reasonably possible, each county and municipality that has experienced a direct impact from a natural emergency must use its best efforts to open a permitting office at which residents can access government services for at least 40 hours per week.

(7) Beginning October 1, 2025, emergency management personnel of a county or municipality, and individuals who perform key roles in postdisaster response for a county or municipality, must complete the training provided pursuant to s.

Section 21.20.

The owners of the facilities mustPage be39 givenof the51 opportunityCODING: to participate in the surveys.

The state university boards of trustees, district school boards, community college boards of trustees, and the Department of Education are responsible for coordinating and implementing the survey of public schools, universities, and community colleges with the division or the local emergency management agency.

(b) By January 31 of each even-numbered year, the division shall prepare and submit a statewide emergency shelter plan to the Governor and Cabinet for approval, subject to the Page 44 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 requirementsmust forbe approvalgiven the opportunity to participate in s.the surveys.

The state university boards of trustees, district school boards, community college boards of trustees, and the Department of Education are responsible for coordinating and implementing the survey of public schools, universities, and community colleges with the division or the local emergency management agency.

(b) By January 31 of each even-numbered year, the division shall prepare and submit a statewide emergency shelter plan to the Governor and Cabinet for approval, subject to the requirements for approval in s.

(3)(a) The division shall annually provide by October 15 toPage the40 Governor, the President of the51 Senate,CODING: and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report that includes, and the Governor a list of facilities recommended to be retrofitted using state funds.

State funds should be maximized and targeted to projects in counties regional planning council regions with hurricane evacuation shelter deficits.

Additionally, the division shall prioritize on the list of recommended facilities other state-owned, municipal-owned, and county-owned public buildings, other than schools, for retrofitting using state Page 45 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report that includes, and the Governor a list of facilities recommended to be retrofitted using state funds.

State funds should be maximized and targeted to projects in counties regional planning council regions with hurricane evacuation shelter deficits.

Additionally, the division shall prioritize on the list of recommended facilities other state-owned, municipal-owned, and county-owned public buildings, other than schools, for retrofitting using state funds.

The Department of Health and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities shall assist the division in determining the estimated need for special needs shelter space, the estimated need for general shelter space to accommodate persons with developmental disabilities, including, but not limitedPage to,41 autism, and the adequacy of facilities51 toCODING: meet the needs of persons with special needs based on information from the registries of persons with special needs and other information.

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Section 21.

218.67(1), included in Pagea 46declared state of 57emergency CODING:for a natural emergency and the Department of Transportation to provide such counties with state resources to remove debris from roadways, including roadways that are publicly accessible but not maintained by the county.

Section 22.

Section 252.422, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

252.422 Restrictions on county or municipal regulations after a hurricane.— (1) As used in this section, the term "impacted local government" means a county or municipality located entirely or partially within 100 miles of the track of a storm declared to be a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center.

The term only includes such local governments within 100 miles of the track while the storm was categorized as a hurricane.

(2) For 2 years after a hurricane makes landfall, an impacted local government may not propose or adopt:

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Section 23.

Section 252.422, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

252.422 Restrictions on county or municipal regulations after a hurricane.— (1) As used in this section, the term "impacted local government" means a county listed in a federal disaster declaration located entirely or partially within 100 miles of the track of a storm declared to be a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center while the storm was categorized as a hurricane or a municipality located within such a county.

(2) For 1 year after a hurricane makes landfall, an impacted local government may not propose or adopt:

(a) A moratorium on construction, reconstruction, or redevelopment of any property.

Page(3) 47Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation amendment, site plan, development permit, or development order approved or adopted by an impacted local government before or after the effective date of 57this CODING:act may be enforced if:

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation amendment, site plan, development permit, or development order approved or adopted by an impacted local government before or after the effective date of this act may be enforced if:

(a) The associated application is initiated by a private party other than the impacted local government and the property that is the subject of the application is owned by the initiating private party;

(b) The proposed comprehensive plan amendment was submitted to reviewing agencies pursuant to s.

163.3184 before landfall;

or (c) The proposed comprehensive plan amendment or land development regulation is approved by the state land planning agency pursuant to s.

380.05.

Upon such a request, the county or municipality may not enforce the action until the court has issued a preliminary or final judgment determining whether the actionPage violates43 thisof section.51 CODING:

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 notify the impacted local government by setting forth the facts upon which the complaint or petition is based and the reasons the impacted local government's action violates this section.

(c) Before a plaintiff may file suit, the plaintiff shall notify the impacted local government by setting forth the facts upon which the complaint or petition is based and the reasons the impacted local government's action violates this section.

Section 24.23.

252.505 Breach of contract during emergency recovery periods for natural emergencies.—Each state or local government contract for goods or services related to emergency response for a natural emergency entered into, renewed, or amended on or after July 1, 2025, must include a provision that requires a vendor or service provider that breaches such contract during an emergency recovery period to pay actual and consequential Page 4944 of 5751 CODING:

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Section 25.24.

The maintenance and care of the residents shall be under the directionPage and45 control of a51 receiverCODING: appointed pursuant to s.

393.0678(1) or s.

400.126(1).

However, funds may be expended in Page 50 of 57 CODING:

hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 andirection emergencyand uponcontrol a filing of a petitionreceiver forappointed a receiver, upon the declaration of a state of local emergency pursuant to s.

393.0678(1) or s.

400.126(1).

However, funds may be expended in an emergency upon a filing of a petition for a receiver, upon the declaration of a state of local emergency pursuant to s.

Section 26.25.

(7) Unless otherwise specified in a contract or franchise agreement between a local government and a private solid waste or debris management service provider, a private solid waste or debris management service provider is not required to collect storm-generated yard trash,trash. debris, or waste.

Local governments are authorized and encouraged to add an addendum to existing contracts or franchise agreements for collection of storm-storm-generated generated debris.

(8)(a) Each county and municipality shall apply to the department for authorization of at least one debris management site as described in subsection (2) and shall annually seek preauthorization for any previously approved debris management sites,Page as46 allowedof by51 theCODING: department.

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 (b)sites, Aas municipalityallowed mayby jointly apply for authorization of a debris management site with a county or at least one adjacent municipality, if the partiesdepartment. develop and approve a memorandum of understanding.

(b) A municipality may jointly apply for authorization of a debris management site with a county or at least one adjacent municipality, if the parties develop and approve a memorandum of understanding.

Section 27.26.

(a) "Hoisting equipment" means power-operated cranes, derricks, and hoists used in construction, demolition, or excavation work that are regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.Administration under 29 C.F.R.

66 parts 1910.66 and 1926.66.

The term does not include a mobile crane with a boom length of less than 25 feet or a maximumPage rated47 load capacity of less51 thanCODING: 15,000 pounds.

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hb1535-02-c2hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1535 2025 amaximum verticalrated mastload orcapacity tower to support a working boom in an elevated position if the working boom can rotate to move loads laterally either by rotating at the top of theless mastthan or15,000 towerpounds. or by the rotation of the mast or tower itself, whether the mast or tower base is fixed in one location or ballasted and moveable between locations.

(c) "Tower crane" means a type of hoisting equipment using a vertical mast or tower to support a working boom in an elevated position if the working boom can rotate to move loads laterally either by rotating at the top of the mast or tower or by the rotation of the mast or tower itself, whether the mast or tower base is fixed in one location or ballasted and moveable between locations.

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Section 28.27.

Subsection (6) of section 553.902, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

553.902 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:

(6) "Renovated building" means a residential or nonresidential building undergoing alteration that varies or changes insulation, HVAC systems, water heating systems, or exterior envelope conditions, if the estimated cost of renovation exceeds 30 percent of the assessed value of the structure.

However, if the alteration is a result of a natural disaster that is the subject of a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, the estimated cost of renovation must exceed 75 percent of the fair market value of the building before the natural disaster.

Section 29.

By July 1, 2026, the Pagedivision 54shall provide a report containing such recommendations to the President of 57the CODING:Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Section 30.

or proposePage or49 adopt more restrictive or burdensome procedures concerning review, approval, or issuance of a51 siteCODING: plan, development permit, or development order, to the extent that those terms are defined by s.

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 propose or adopt more restrictive or burdensome procedures concerning review, approval, or issuance of a site plan, development permit, or development order, to the extent that those terms are defined by s.

(a) The associated application is initiated by a private Pageparty 55other ofthan 57the CODING:county or municipality.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 party other than the county or municipality.

Pending adjudication of the action and upon filing of a complaint showing a violation of this section, the resident or business owner is entitled to a preliminary injunction against the county or municipality preventing implementation of the moratorium or the comprehensive planPage amendment,50 landof development51 regulation,CODING: or procedure.

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hb1535-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1535 2025 plan amendment, land development regulation, or procedure.

or, in the case of an adopted moratorium, comprehensive plan amendment, Pageland 56development regulation, or procedure, the governing body of 57a CODING:county or municipality notices an intent to repeal within 14 days after receipt of the notice and repeals the moratorium, comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation, or procedure within 14 days thereafter.

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hb1535-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1535 2025 land development regulation, or procedure, the governing body of a county or municipality notices an intent to repeal within 14 days after receipt of the notice and repeals the moratorium, comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation, or procedure within 14 days thereafter.

Section 31.29.

Section 32.30.

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