S.B. No. 75
Session Year 2025

AN ACT REQUIRING THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN LAKES ACROSS THE STATE.

To expedite the permitting process for the remediation of hydrilla in lakes across the state.

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