Ban on local government ‘net-zero’ policies clears Legislature on final vote

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 626

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Florida Senate has voted final approval of an amended tax bill (HB 1217) to ban local governments in Florida from using net-zero policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — the primary driver of climate change.

The vote was 24-12, with Miami Republican Alexis Alexis Calatayud joining all the Democrats in opposing the bill. The House had already approved the bill, which will head to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by DeSantis, …

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