Proposed Changes to Fuel Tax Revenue Distribution

Where This Stands

Currently Died in Messages. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

13 actions

Feb 20, 2026House
In Messages
Feb 20, 2026Senate
Immediately certified
Feb 20, 2026Senate
The Senate requests that the House pass the bill as passed by the Senate or agree to include the bill in the Budget Conference
Feb 20, 2026SenateFloor
Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0
Feb 20, 2026SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
Feb 20, 2026SenateFloor
Read 2nd time

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Feb 19, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Feb 18, 2026Senate
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/20/26
Feb 18, 2026Senate
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Feb 18, 2026SenateIntroduced
Filed
Feb 18, 2026Senate
Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Appropriations; YEAS 17 NAYS 1
Feb 13, 2026Senate
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/18/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
Feb 13, 2026Senate
Submitted for consideration by Appropriations

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill dictates how millions of dollars in fuel tax revenue are prioritized for state services, directly impacting funding levels for aquatic plant management, local boating facility projects, and agricultural emergency eradication efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The commission receives specific allocations of fuel tax revenue and is tasked with managing the Florida Boating Improvement Program.

Local governments

Local governments may receive funding for boating-related infrastructure projects such as boat ramps and channel markers.

Agricultural sector

The Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund receives a specific percentage of fuel tax collections for its operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The bill was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and passed the Senate before failing to advance further. context

Summary

This bill updates how fuel tax revenue is distributed among various state trust funds, including those for environmental protection, boating infrastructure, and agricultural emergency response. It adjusts the percentage of tax collections allocated to specific conservation programs and clarifies the handling of fuel tax funds collected at marinas.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the funds for local boating projects prioritized?

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prioritizes counties with populations of 100,000 or less and coastal counties that experience high levels of boating activity from non-residents.

What happens to fuel tax money collected at marinas?

1.15 percent of fuel tax revenue attributable to the sale of motor and diesel fuel at marinas is transferred to the .

Is this bill currently law?

No, the bill died in messages on March 13, 2026.

Why It Matters

The bill dictates how millions of dollars in fuel tax revenue are prioritized for state services, directly impacting funding levels for aquatic plant management, local boating facility projects, and agricultural emergency eradication efforts.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

A STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores

2026

FUEL/GAS/OILBANKINGTOBACCOTAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver”

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ADVANCED POLICY CONSULTING, LLC

on behalf of AMERICAN CEMENT ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION)

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LARRAGAN CREST STRATEGIES

on behalf of MICCOSUKEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF FLORIDA

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POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC

on behalf of THE PASHA GROUP

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POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC

on behalf of THE PASHA GROUP

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POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC

on behalf of THE PASHA GROUP

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RIDGELINE ADVOCACY GROUP LLC

on behalf of EATON CORPORATION

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COVENANT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

on behalf of PLUG POWER, INC.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededsenate2/20/2026Official roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

43

Yes

37

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

1

Abstain

0

How they voted (43)

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Motion succeededhouse2/18/2026Official roll call ↗

Submitted and Reported Favorably as Committee

Total

22

Yes

21

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (22)

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Prioritization of Small and Coastal Counties

The bill explicitly mandates that the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prioritize boating infrastructure funding for counties with populations under 100,000 and coastal counties with high non-resident boating traffic.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Connected Entities

organizationBudget Conference“Body potentially involved in budget adjustments”Map →

organizationSenate“Body that passed the bill”Map →

date2026-02-18“Date of committee action”Map →

location412 Knott Building“Location of the Appropriations Committee”Map →

locationKnott Building“Location of the Appropriations Committee”Map →

date2026-02-13“Date of submission”Map →

date2026-02-20“Date of final passage”Map →

organizationHouse“Body requesting action on the bill”Map →

organizationAppropriations“Committee that considered the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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Controversy20
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Proposed Changes to Fuel Tax Revenue Distribution

Where This Stands

Procedural history

Version history

The Frame

Background

Summary

Key Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

Why It Matters

News Coverage

Lobbying Activity

Voting Record

Related Legislation

Water Management Districts Oversight and Funding Bill

Sponsors

Discoveries

Prioritization of Small and Coastal Counties

Connected Entities

Sources

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