HB 633 CS (2004) -  Manatee Protection

General Bill by Harrington
Manatee Protection : Provides for use of measurable biological goals for manatee recovery; creates an exception from penalties for activities that are otherwise prohibited if the activity is reasonably necessary in order to prevent loss of life or property or render necessary assistance to persons or property; requires an enhanced manatee protection study; directs the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to contract with Mote Marine Laboratory to conduct a Manatee Habitat and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Assessment; requires the commission to conduct a Signage and Boat Speed Assessment.
Companion Bill passed CS/SB 540 Manatee Protection By Natural Resources and Bennett
Effective Date: July 1, 2004
Last Event: Companion Bill passed, refer to CS/SB 540 on Thursday, April 29, 2004 5:24 PM; HB Laid on Table

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

House Referrals

Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: CS/SB 540 Subject: Manatee Protection Relationship: Similar
Bill #: HB 1239 Subject: Protection of Manatees Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 342 Subject: Protection of Manatees Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 542 Subject: Manatee Population Study Trust Fund Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 1676 Subject: Protection of Manatees Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 1722 Subject: Watercraft Speed/Manatee Zones Relationship: Compare

Bill Text

Staff Analysis

Chamber Committee
Chamber: House Committee: Natural Resources 4/16/2004 4:12:42 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Natural Resources 4/12/2004 9:29:37 AM
Chamber: House Committee: Natural Resources 4/9/2004 3:39:39 PM

Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 540 Time: 04/29/2004 - 5:24 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Substituted CS/SB 540 Time: 04/29/2004 - 5:24 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill released to House Calendar Time: 04/29/2004 - 4:39 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2004 5:17:17 AM) Time: 04/29/2004 - 3:43 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Withdrawn from Appropriations Time: 04/29/2004 - 3:39 PM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill added to Second Reading Calendar Time: 04/29/2004 - 12:48 AM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Amendment 940065 filed timely Time: 04/28/2004 - 9:14 AM Member: Committee: Version: c1
Event: H Amendment 668891 filed timely Time: 04/27/2004 - 6:02 PM Member: Committee: Version: c1
Event: H Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/28/2004 1:01:36 AM) Time: 04/27/2004 - 1:07 AM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Now in Appropriations Time: 04/20/2004 - 10:24 AM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Bill referred to committee Time: 04/20/2004 - 10:24 AM Member: Committee: Appropriations Version:
Event: H Recommendation: CS by Natural Resources ; Pending Review of CS under Rule 6.3 Time: 04/16/2004 - 2:42 PM Member: Committee: Natural Resources Version:
Event: H Bill released from committee Time: 04/16/2004 - 2:42 PM Member: Committee: Natural Resources Version:
Event: H Bill passed referred committee Time: 04/16/2004 - 2:41 PM Member: Committee: Natural Resources Version:
Event: H Bill added to Natural Resources agenda Time: 04/09/2004 - 2:54 PM Member: Committee: Natural Resources Version:
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/03/2004 - 1:22 AM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H Now In Natural Resources Time: 02/05/2004 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Natural Resources Version:
Event: H Bill referred to Natural Resources Time: 02/05/2004 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Natural Resources Version:
Event: H Filed timely Time: 01/26/2004 - 3:11 PM Member: Harrington Committee: Version:

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
370.12 HB 1239
370.1202
372.072