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FL S0090

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Arthenia Joyner

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 7 of Article II prohibiting oil exploration, drilling, extraction, and production in Florida waters between the mean high-water line and Florida's seaward boundary.

  • Applies to all Florida territorial waters regardless of whether the seaward limit is fixed by the state constitution or Congress, using whichever boundary extends farther from the coastline.

  • Allows transportation of oil produced outside Florida's territorial waters, exempting this activity from the prohibition.

  • Amendment is self-executing, meaning it operates automatically upon voter approval without requiring legislative action to implement.

  • Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election to become part of the state constitution.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Environmental Preservation and Conservation9/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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