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The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast

The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast

Written by: Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington
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Environmental Lobbyist Ryan Smart and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington discuss the legislative process, bills, and policy that affect the environment in the state of Florida.

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  • Florida's Environment: The Good, Bad, and Irritating of week three of the Legislative Session
    Jan 29 2026

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    Week three isn't over, but there were many bills being heard that impact Florida's environment. Ryan and Ryan have your breakdown of what impacts Florida:


    SB 290: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Truenow): Temp Postponed

    HB 11: Designation of State Birds (Mooney)

    Passed 25-0

    HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)

    Passed 28-0

    SB 1294: Biosolids Management (Bradley)

    Passed, as amended, 8-0

    SB 1468: Advanced Wastewater Treatment (Berman)

    Passed 8-0

    SB 1474: Biosolids Management (Gaetz)

    Passed, as amended, 8-0

    SB 1628: Net-Zero Policies by Governmental Entities (Avila)

    Passed, as amended, 5-3

    HB 441: Conservation Lands (Kendall)

    Passed 14-0

    HB 673: Release of Conservation Easements (Duggan)

    Passed 15-2

    HB 1035: Nature-based Coastal Resiliency (Mooney)

    HB 1245: Biosolids Management (Shoaf)

    Passed 18-0

    HB 1421: Cattle Grazing on State Land (Albert)

    Passed 16-2

    Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com


    Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership

    Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session


    Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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    29 mins
  • Week Three of the Legislative Session: Bills to watch next week!
    Jan 24 2026

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    Tuesday 1/27

    Senate Rules Committee (412 Knott Building) (9:00 - 11:30 am)

    HB 167: Former Phosphate Mining Lands (McClure)


    House State Affairs Committee (17 HOB) (9:30 - 11:30 am)

    HB 11: Designation of State Birds (Mooney)


    House Budget Committee (17 HOB) (3:00 - 6:00 pm)

    HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)


    Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee (110 SOB) (3:30-5:30 pm)

    SB 1294: Biosolids Management (Bradley)

    SB 1474: Biosolids Management (Gaetz)


    Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com


    Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership

    Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session


    Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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    14 mins
  • 2026 Legislative Session Bills to Watch
    Jan 21 2026

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    This week, the Ryans discuss bills that are already relevant during week two of Florida's 2026 legislative session. The bills discussed are:

    SB 1066: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Brodeur) & HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River (Duggan)

    SB 546: Conservation Lands (Mayfield) & HB 441 Kendall

    SB 240: Auxiliary Containers (Garcia) & HB 575: Auxiliary Containers (Weinberger)

    SB 354: Blue Ribbon Projects (McClain) & HB 299: Blue Ribbon Projects (Melo)

    SB 544: Golf Courses (Truenow) & HB 495: Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification (Albert)

    SB 718: Water Management (McClain) & HB 479: Land and Water Management (Maggard)

    Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com


    Become a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membership

    Text ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative Session


    Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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    1 hr and 1 min
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