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FL H8109
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Designates May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day" in Florida
- Recognizes the annual global day of action on the third Friday in May when thousands participate in celebrating and protecting endangered species
- Acknowledges over 1,300 threatened or endangered species exist in the United States, protected under the federal Endangered Species Act
- Identifies Florida-specific endangered species 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 chemicals, and protecting wildlife habitats contribute to species protection, citing the American alligator as a conservation success story
Legislative Description
Endangered Species Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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