Proposal to ban local governments from promoting ‘net-zero’ emission policies moves to Florida House
HB 1217 would ban government entities from adopting or enforcing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emissions.
HB 1217 would ban government entities from adopting or enforcing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emissions.
But time is running out, with the legislative session slated to end March 13.
Investing in solutions such as the Resilient Florida program reduces flood risk and costly repairs.
GOP lawmakers would direct funding to a program for agricultural landowners to preserve land from development.
HB 1421 and SB 1658 would require grazable public conservation lands in Florida to be made available for cattle grazing.
The 'Blue Ribbon Projects' bill would make it easier to turn thousands of acres of rural Florida into sprawling development.
The bill would allow state land designated for conservation to be reviewed and sold if found suitable for agriculture.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is slashing spending, but the Sunshine State can’t afford to abandon its climate adaptation fund.
Senate Bill 240 and House Bill 575 would strengthen and unify Florida’s plastic regulations.
Under HB 1461, the Public Service Commission would gain power to regulate advanced nuclear reactors.
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