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Local governments should be able to pursue policies that reduce emissions and build more resilient communities.
Tag: HB 1217
Blocking net-zero pollution policies is dangerous for Floridians
HB 1217 blocks net-zero policies to cut climate pollution, even when those policies protect public health.
Ban on local government ‘net-zero’ policies clears Florida Legislature on final vote
The measure would ban local governments from expending funds to support, implement or advance net-zero policies.
Florida House votes to spike local government ‘net zero policies’ to reduce climate change
The bill's chances of becoming law appear remote due to a Senate version passing just one of three committees.
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 gas emissions.
Local Florida governments would be banned from enacting climate change policies under new proposal
HB 1217 says that it is state policy to prohibit government entities from adopting 'net-zero' measures.