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FL H0383

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Gibbons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to add subsection (c) to Article II, Section 7 of the Florida Constitution
  • Prohibits exploration, drilling, extraction, and production of oil in all Florida territorial waters between the mean high-water line and the seaward boundary of Florida
  • Exception allows transportation of oil produced outside Florida's territorial waters
  • Renders the prohibition self-executing through constitutional amendment language
  • Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election

Legislative Description

Ban/Oil Exploration/Drilling/Extraction/Production

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy And Utilities Subcommittee2/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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