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.
The measure would ban local governments from expending funds to support, implement or advance net-zero policies.
The bill's chances of becoming law appear remote due to a Senate version passing just one of three committees.
HB 1217 would ban government entities from adopting or enforcing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
HB 1217 says that it is state policy to prohibit government entities from adopting 'net-zero' measures.
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