HB1217 prevents state and local government from adopting or enforcing "net zero" policies, carbon taxes, and emissions trading programs.
The Senate passed HB1217 on March 11, 2026, by a vote of 24 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill protects Floridians from higher taxes, increased transportation costs, and other abuses of government caused by the global "climate change" hysteria. The push for a "green" or "renewable" economy, which is part of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for "sustainable development," is nothing other than a fanatical attempt by globalist elites to expand their taxing power and authority—in violation of the property rights of Americans enshrined in the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. There is no need to stifle free-market enterprise, reduce our standards of living, or compromise the integrity of our infrastructure. To safeguard Florida's energy independence and economic interests on behalf of families, businesses, and consumers, state legislators must reject the hoax of "climate change" and put an end the unconstitutional war on fossil fuels.
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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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Ninth Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
United States Constitution
14th Amendment Section 1
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
