PRIA Logo™
FloridaHB 12172026House

Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sponsored By: John Snyder (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationEconomic Infrastructure SubcommitteeIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeCommerce CommitteeHouse CalendarRules

Your PRIA Score

Score Hidden

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this bill and every other piece of legislation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Free to start

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

Cities and counties limited on net zero

Counties and cities must follow the state ban in plans and zoning. The limits also apply to business rules, taxes, licenses, and user fees. They cannot use these powers to require or fund net-zero policies. The rule starts July 1, 2026.

No net-zero mandates, caps, or carbon fees

The law bans state and local governments from requiring "net zero" emissions. This includes making it a condition in contracts or agreements. They cannot charge carbon- or emissions-based taxes, fees, penalties, offsets, or assessments. They also cannot set greenhouse gas caps or join emissions-trading programs. Municipal utilities and the Public Service Commission keep their normal powers. Governments may still act under general law on energy and pollution control. These rules apply to new actions starting July 1, 2026.

No public money for net-zero goals

Governments cannot use public money to advance net-zero policies. No buying preferences based on net-zero goals or on fuel type alone. No dues, fees, or contributions to groups that adopt or lobby for net zero. This applies starting July 1, 2026.

Yearly net-zero compliance filing by governments

Each government files a yearly affidavit with the Department of Revenue. An authorized official must sign it under penalty of perjury. It confirms the government did not impose emissions-based charges. This starts July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Snyder

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Commerce Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Berny Jacques

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 104 • No: 41

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 24 • No: 12

House vote • 3/5/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 80 • No: 29

Actions Timeline

  1. • Chapter No. 2026-45

    4/23/2026

  2. • Approved by Governor

    4/22/2026

  3. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/21/2026

  4. • In Messages • Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/SB 7046 -SJ 785 • Read 2nd time -SJ 785 • Read 3rd time -SJ 823 • CS passed; YEAS 24 NAYS 12 -SJ 823

    3/11/2026Senate

  6. • In Messages • Referred to Rules • Received

    3/5/2026Senate

  7. • Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 80, NAYS 29

    3/5/2026House

  8. • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)

    3/2/2026House

  9. • Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/26/2026House

  10. • Reported out of Commerce Committee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • Bill referred to House Calendar • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    2/25/2026House

  11. • Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee

    2/24/2026House

  12. • Added to Commerce Committee agenda

    2/20/2026House

  13. • Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Now in Commerce Committee

    2/12/2026House

  14. • Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

    2/10/2026House

  15. • Favorable by Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee • Reported out of Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    2/4/2026House

  16. • Added to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee agenda

    2/2/2026House

  17. • Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

    1/15/2026House

  18. • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    1/13/2026House

  19. • Filed

    1/8/2026House

Bill Text

Related Bills

Back to State Legislation