The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast
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.
The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast
Bills Nearing the Finish Line: Development, Conservation Lands, and River Restoration
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This week, the Ryans provide updates on bills that still have significance in the last weeks of the legislative session. The following are action alerts for some of the bills discussed.
Action Alerts: PLEASE COMPLETE ASAP! Some of these action alerts are very time sensitive.
DEP Bill HB 1417/SB 1510
https://floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2026legislativesession/SB-1510-FiscalPolicy/
Blue Ribbon Projects HB 299/SB354
https://waterkeepersflorida.good.do/developersdreambill/committee-rules/
Tributaries of the St Johns River (Blue Ribbon Projects) HB 981/SB 1066
Call Senate President Albritton at 850-487-5027. You can help by stating that you support Ocklawaha Restoration SB 1066 and want to be heard on the Senate Floor!
Email us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at: asbadasitisflorida@gmail.com
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Ryan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/