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FL H0023

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Bullard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 7 of Article II of the Florida State Constitution to add a new subsection (c)
  • Prohibits exploration for, drilling for, extraction of, and production of oil in all Florida waters between the mean high-water line and the seaward limit of Florida's boundaries
  • Exception allows transportation of oil produced outside Florida's territorial waters
  • Prohibition is self-executing and requires no additional legislation for enforcement
  • Amendment requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election

Legislative Description

Ban of Oil Exploration, Drilling, Extraction, and Production in Territorial Seas

Last Action

Died in Energy and Utilities Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Energy And Utilities Subcommittee9/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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