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signed · Florida · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1417: Department of Environmental Protection

Department of Environmental Protection; Removes provisions creating the Environmental Regulation Commission; requires certain solar facility permit applicants to incorporate certain protections in the development and implementation of erosion and sediment control plans for the construction of such facilities; specifies requirements for such plans; revises the date by which certain major permitted sources of air pollution must pay an annual operation license fee; ratifies specified rules relating to the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs minimum flows and recovery strategy for the sole and exclusive purpose of satisfying any condition on effectiveness pursuant to provisions which require ratification of any rule exceeding the specified thresholds for likely adverse impact or increase in regulatory costs, etc.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill revises provisions for solar facilities (renewable energy infrastructure) under environmental regulations, indicating regulatory support for renewable energy development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1696: Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Advanced Nuclear Reactors; Granting the Florida Public Service Commission the sole authority to regulate advanced nuclear reactors in this state; requiring the commission, the Department of Health, and the Department of Environmental Protection to jointly establish criteria for the certification of laboratories that perform analysis on nuclear materials for certain purposes; revising the criteria the commission must consider in its preliminary study of electric utility 10-year site plans; revising requirements for the development of certain standards by electric utilities, etc.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes regulatory framework for advanced nuclear reactors, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and certification standards for nuclear materials.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1576: Residential Utility Disconnections

Residential Utility Disconnections; Prohibiting an electric utility, a public utility, or a water utility from disconnecting service to residential customers for nonpayment of bills or fees under specified circumstances; requiring such utilities to waive reconnection fees and late fees in certain circumstances; prohibiting such utilities from recovering from customers any fee or expense incurred in complying with the act; requiring that all notices of nonpayment of bills and fees provide an offer of bill payment assistance or provide certain information, etc.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects residential utility consumers from disconnection and fees, aligning with support indicator of protecting utility consumers in energy sector.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents utility disconnections for nonpayment, protecting tenants from housing instability and loss of essential services, aligning with tenant protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation Tenant Rights

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1628: Net-zero Policies by Governmental Entities

Net-zero Policies by Governmental Entities; Prohibiting governmental entities from adopting or requiring the adoption of net-zero policies; prohibiting governmental entities from expending government funds to support, implement, or advance net-zero policies; prohibiting governmental entities from imposing taxes, fees, penalties, charges, offsets, or assessments to advance net-zero policies; prohibiting governmental entities from implementing, administering, or enforcing a program that functions as a cap-and-trade program or has such effect, etc.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits governmental entities from expending funds or imposing taxes/fees to implement net-zero policies, directly restricting budgetary/tax actions related to this topic.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits net-zero policies, funding, and related fees, directly opposing clean energy advancement and renewable infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly prohibits governmental entities from adopting, funding, or implementing net-zero policies, directly restricting climate action efforts that align with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Climate Change

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1461: Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Advanced Nuclear Reactors; Authorizes PSC to regulate advanced nuclear reactors in this state; authorizes DOH & DEP to exercise specified powers & duties; requires PSC, DOH, & DEP to jointly establish criteria for certification of laboratories that perform analysis on nuclear materials; authorizes possession of nuclear material for specified purposes; requires permits for transfer, receipt, possession, use, storage, or disposal of nuclear materials; requires certifications for significant design modifications of small modular reactors; requires PSC to make certain determinations before issuing such permits & certifications; authorizes PSC to issue reciprocal permits under certain conditions; requires commission, after consultation with DEP & DOH, to adopt rules; revises criteria PSC must consider in preliminary study of electric utility 10-year site plans & in making determinations for proposed power plants; revises requirements for development of certain standards by electric utilities; removes such requirement for rural cooperatives; revises applicability of power plant capacity & expansion thresholds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes regulation and permits for advanced nuclear reactors, enabling development of nuclear energy infrastructure as a clean energy source.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1089: Waste Facilities

Waste Facilities; Prohibits local government & DEP from issuing construction permit for certain solid waste disposal & waste-to-energy facilities under certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits permits for waste-to-energy facilities, directly restricting renewable energy development as per bill summary.95% confidence

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signed · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1217: Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Prohibits governmental entities from adopting certain net zero policies; prohibits governmental entities from using public funds in any manner that supports, implements, or advances certain net zero policies; prohibits governmental entities from imposing any charge to advance certain net zero policies; requires each governmental entity to annually submit to Department of Revenue certain affidavit; prohibits governmental entities from implementing, administering, or enforcing certain programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits government funding and taxes for net zero policies, restricting fiscal measures related to emissions regulations.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits net zero policies and funding for greenhouse gas regulations, directly restricting clean energy advancement and climate action efforts.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly prohibits government from adopting net zero policies, funding climate initiatives, or imposing related fees, directly restricting environmental regulations and climate action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1317: Protection of the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range

Protection of the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range; Prohibits construction, installation, operation, maintenance, or expansion of specified oil & gas facilities on, in, over, or across certain waters & sovereignty submerged lands; prohibits Board of Trustees of Internal Trust Fund, state agencies, water management districts, port authorities, & local governments from issuing leases, easements, rights-of-way, authorizations, & permits for such activities; prohibits award of state grants or financial assistance for such activities; provides for enforcement; provides duties of DEP; provides for injunctive relief & civil penalties.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits oil & gas facility development in protected waters, restricting fossil fuel energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits oil & gas facilities in Eastern Gulf waters/submerged lands, preventing pollution and habitat disruption per bill's explicit restrictions on construction/operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1305: Resilient Buildings

Resilient Buildings; Authorizes owners of resilient buildings to receive certain tax credits; provides requirements for tax credit application, receipt, amounts, eligibility, & use; creates Florida Resilient Building Advisory Council; provides duties & requirements for membership of such council.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credits for resilient building owners, providing tax relief as an incentive to promote building resilience through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credits for resilient buildings promote energy efficiency and infrastructure resilience, aligning with support indicators like clean energy infrastructure investment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Energy Resilience

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1196: Waste Facilities

Waste Facilities; Prohibiting a local government or the Department of Environmental Protection, respectively, from issuing a construction permit for certain solid waste disposal and waste-to-energy facilities under certain circumstances, etc.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits permits for waste-to-energy facilities, directly restricting a renewable energy development method per its summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits permits for solid waste disposal/waste-to-energy facilities under certain circumstances, restricting potentially harmful waste infrastructure to protect environmental standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Parks & Recreation Recycling Waste Management

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