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FL H1199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Blaise Ingoglia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local governments from recognizing or granting legal rights to plants, animals, bodies of water, or any other part of the natural environment
  • Bars local governments from granting persons or political subdivisions specific environmental rights not authorized by general law or the State Constitution
  • Preserves the right of adversely affected parties to challenge development orders for consistency with comprehensive plans under s. 163.3215
  • Maintains standing for the Department of Legal Affairs, political subdivisions, municipalities, and citizens to file injunctive relief actions under the Environmental Protection Act
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Environmental Protection Act

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2020
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee1/30/2020
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/13/2020

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