TALLY · SCORE
SB50FL · 2025
Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience
This bill aims to enhance coastal resilience by promoting nature-based methods such as restoring mangrove forests, oyster reefs, and living seawalls. It mandates the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research to develop design standards and simulate models for green infrastructure. The Department of Environmental Protection will set rules and incentivize local communities to adopt eco-friendly projects, ensuring long-term protection against rising sea levels and natural disasters.
100.0%
Alignment
99
Yes
3
No
7
Abstain
Senate
Third Reading · Mar 19, 2025 · pass
| Legislator | Party | District | Their vote | District vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Gaetz | Republican | FL0001U | yes | yes |
| Jay Trumbull | Republican | FL0002U | yes | yes |
| Corey Simon | Republican | FL0003U | yes | N/A |
| Clay Yarborough | Republican | FL0004U | yes | yes |
| Tracie Davis | Democratic | FL0005U | yes | yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | Republican | FL0006U | yes | yes |
| Tom Leek | Republican | FL0007U | yes | yes |
| Tommy Wright | Republican | FL0008U | yes | yes |
| Stan McClain | Republican | FL0009U | yes | yes |
| Jason Brodeur | Republican | FL0010U | yes | yes |
| Blaise Ingoglia | Republican | FL0011U | yes | yes |
| Colleen Burton | Republican | FL0012U | yes | yes |
| Keith Truenow | Republican | FL0013U | yes | yes |
| Jay Collins | Republican | FL0014U | yes | yes |
| Darryl Rouson | Democratic | FL0016U | yes | yes |
| Carlos Smith | Democratic | FL0017U | yes | yes |
| Nick DiCeglie | Republican | FL0018U | yes | yes |
| Randy Fine | Republican | FL0019U | yes | yes |
| Jim Boyd | Republican | FL0020U | yes | yes |
| Ed Hooper | Republican | FL0021U | yes | yes |
| Joe Gruters | Republican | FL0022U | yes | yes |
| Danny Burgess | Republican | FL0023U | yes | yes |
| Mack Bernard | Democratic | FL0024U | yes | yes |
| Kristen Arrington | Democratic | FL0025U | yes | yes |
| Lori Berman | Democratic | FL0026U | yes | yes |
| Ben Albritton | Republican | FL0027U | yes | yes |
| Kathleen Passidomo | Republican | FL0028U | yes | yes |
| Erin Grall | Republican | FL0029U | yes | yes |
| Tina Polsky | Democratic | FL0030U | yes | N/A |
| Gayle Harrell | Republican | FL0031U | yes | yes |
| Rosalind Osgood | Democratic | FL0032U | yes | N/A |
| Jonathan Martin | Republican | FL0033U | yes | yes |
| Shev Jones | Democratic | FL0034U | yes | N/A |
| Barbara Sharief | Democratic | FL0035U | yes | yes |
| Ileana Garcia | Republican | FL0036U | yes | yes |
| Jason Pizzo | Independent | FL0037U | yes | N/A |
| Alexis Calatayud | Republican | FL0038U | yes | N/A |
| Bryan Ávila | Republican | FL0039U | yes | N/A |
| Ana Maria Rodriguez | Republican | FL0040U | yes | yes |