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FL S0078
Bill
AI Summary
- Designates the Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) as the official state bird of Florida
- Supersedes the 1927 designation of the mockingbird as the state bird, which was established by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3
- Notes the Florida scrub-jay is the only bird species endemic to the State of Florida
- The Florida scrub-jay is protected as a threatened species under both the federal Endangered Species Act and the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species Rule, as well as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
- The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Designation of the State Bird
Last Action
Died in Environment and Natural Resources
5/5/2023
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