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FL H1493
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Thad Altman
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the construction, operation, or expansion of wind energy facilities and offshore wind energy facilities in Florida
- Defines "wind energy facility" as an electrical wind generation facility with at least 1 megawatt rated capacity, including substations, meteorological towers, transmission lines, and supporting structures whose primary purpose is selling electricity
- Defines "offshore wind energy facility" to include facilities on state submerged lands or territorial waters, as well as onshore substations supporting wind facilities in non-state waters
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to seek injunctive relief against any owner who constructs, operates, or expands a wind energy facility in the state
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules implementing the prohibition, effective upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Wind Energy Facility Siting
Last Action
Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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