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FL H8057

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day" in Florida, aligning with the annual global observance held on the third Friday in May
  • Recognizes over 1,300 threatened or endangered species in the United States, protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
  • Identifies Florida-specific endangered species maintained by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, including the leatherback sea turtle, ivory-billed woodpecker, Florida panther, finback whale, humpback whale, Key Largo cotton mouse, and sperm whale
  • Highlights that education, growing native plants, reducing outdoor chemical use, and protecting wildlife habitats contribute to the protection of threatened or endangered species
  • Cites the American alligator as a conservation success story resulting from education and advocacy efforts

Legislative Description

Endangered Species Day

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/16/2025

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