Relates to the disposition of certain fees and penalties
This bill directs fines and penalties collected from environmental conservation law violations into a dedicated state account known as the conservation enforcement fund. It establishes mandatory surcharges for specific offenses, such as sportfishing violations, and clarifies how courts must report and transfer these funds to the state comptroller. Additionally, the legislation increases the maximum civil penalties for causing imminent danger to public health or natural resources and expands the commissioner's authority to issue immediate abatement orders without a prior hearing in urgent situations. The bill also specifies that money from these enforcement actions can be used exclusively to fund environmental scientists, law enforcement officers, and related administrative expenses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 27, 2023
Last action May 10, 2024
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Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8213B
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8213A
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Oct 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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