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FL S1572

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Infrastructure and Security

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses the Legislature's support for adopting policies to prepare Florida for climate change, sea-level rise, and flooding impacts

  • Acknowledges Florida has 1,350 miles of low-elevation coastline with 75% of the state's population living in coastal counties that generate significant economic output

  • Supports developing consensus projections of anticipated sea-level rise and flooding impacts to guide future projects, plans, and programs

  • Promotes clean and renewable energy as a tool to combat climate change, including expanding electric vehicle charging stations along main transportation infrastructure

  • Declares legislative intent to focus on resiliency efforts and appropriate infrastructure to fortify and protect the state

Legislative Description

Climate Change

Last Action

Adopted

3/5/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2020
Environment and Natural Resources1/30/2020
Infrastructure and Security1/13/2020

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