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FL H1493

Wind Energy Facility Siting


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to wind energy facility siting; creating s. 377.708, F.S.; defining terms; prohibiting construction, operation, or expansion of wind energy facilities and offshore wind energy facilities in this state; authorizing injunctive relief; requiring the department to adopt rules; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the construction, operation, or expansion of wind energy facilities and offshore wind energy facilities in the state of Florida. It defines key terms such as "department," "offshore wind energy facility," and "wind energy facility." The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to seek injunctive relief against owners of these facilities and requires the department to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill will take effect upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)

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