Florida S726: Alternative Sources of Weather Information

What the bill says

An act relating to alternative sources of weather information; amending s. 252.35, F.S.; revising the requirements of the state comprehensive emergency plan to include the evaluation of the integration of supplemental weather observational data and advanced forecasting products and the effects on specified areas; creating s. 252.396, F.S.; defining the terms "advanced forecasting products" and "supplemental weather observational data"…

From the introduced text, December 3, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to alternative sources of weather information; amending s. 252.35, F.S.; revising the requirements of the state comprehensive emergency plan to include the evaluation of the integration of supplemental weather observational data and advanced forecasting products and the effects on specified areas; creating s. 252.396, F.S.; defining the terms "advanced forecasting products" and "supplemental weather observational data"; requiring the Division of Emergency Management to take specified actions to integrate, evaluate, and promote supplemental weather observational data and advanced forecasting products in a certain manner; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 252.35, Florida Statutes, is amended to Division of Emergency Management.-- (2) The division is responsible for carrying out the provisions of ss. 252.31-252.90. In performing its duties, the division shall: (a) Prepare a state comprehensive emergency management plan, which must be integrated into and coordinated with the emergency management plans and programs of the Federal Government. The division shall adopt the plan as a rule in accordance with chapter 120. The plan must be implemented by a continuous, integrated comprehensive emergency management program. The plan must contain provisions to ensure that the state is prepared for emergencies and minor, major, and catastrophic disasters, and the …

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Sponsors

• McClain, Stan (R, SD-009) · primary sponsor
• McClain (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
2. January 13, 2026: Introduced
3. December 16, 2025: Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Rules
4. December 3, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is S726?

S726 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Alternative Sources of Weather Information.

What does S726 do?

In its own words: An act relating to alternative sources of weather information; amending s. 252.35, F.S.; revising the requirements of the state comprehensive emergency plan to include the evaluation of the integration of supplemental weather observational data and advanced forecasting products and the effects on specified areas; creating s. 252.396, F.S.; defining the terms "advanced forecasting products" and "supplemental weather observational data"…

What is the status of S726?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S726?

McClain, Stan (R, SD-009), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S726?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/726