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The bad plastic preemption language pushed by Senator Martin and three dozen industry lobbyists DIED, once again, this Legislative Session - The Senate’s attempts to force the bad plastic preemption from SB 1822 by Senator Martin onto HB 1609 by Rep. Weinberger FAILED, and the plastic preemption language died thanks to the good sense and courage of Reps. Weinberger, Blanco, and Rizzo, and Sens. Bradley, Smith, and Garcia.
Join us in thanking the legislators who were instrumental in stopping the plastic preemption bills and protecting our springs, rivers, and coasts - Please add your own thank-you message and your email will be sent directly to the following group of legislators:
Representative Blanco, the House sponsor of HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers - Listened to our concerns and stopped his bill in its second committee, Intergovernmental Affairs, laying the groundwork for this victory
Representative Rizo, the chair of the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee - Temporarily postponed HB 565, stalling the plastic preemption bill in the House
Senator Bradley - Led the effort to remove state parks from the preemption to keep regulations like those at Ichetucknee Springs State Park in place and voted against preempting local plastic regulations on the Senate Floor
Senator Smith - Defended local plastic regulations throughout Session and proposed statewide regulations on the Senate Floor
Senator Garcia - Spoke out and voted against the plastic preemption in committee meetings and on the Senate Floor to protect not just her district's styrofoam ban but local bans statewide
This session made it clear, contacting lawmakers can change things in Tallahassee and together our voices are more powerful than special interest lobbyists. FSC members and allies sent more than 11,000 emails and made thousands of calls this Session asking our Legislators to protect our environment. But they need to hear from us not just when we’re pushing back, but when they get it right. A simple thank-you email can build powerful relationships and show legislators that protecting our water, wildlife and wild places earns real support.
Be sure to personalize the message and add your own subject line like "Thanks for stopping the plastic preemption bill" or "Thank you for protecting our environment"
The bad plastic preemption language pushed by Senator Martin and three dozen industry lobbyists DIED, once again, this Legislative Session - The Senate’s attempts to force the bad plastic preemption from SB 1822 by Senator Martin onto HB 1609 by Rep. Weinberger FAILED, and the plastic preemption language died thanks to the good sense and courage of Reps. Weinberger, Blanco, and Rizzo, and Sens. Bradley, Smith, and Garcia.
Join us in thanking the legislators who were instrumental in stopping the plastic preemption bills and protecting our springs, rivers, and coasts - Please add your own thank-you message and your email will be sent directly to the following group of legislators:
Representative Blanco, the House sponsor of HB 565: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers - Listened to our concerns and stopped his bill in its second committee, Intergovernmental Affairs, laying the groundwork for this victory
Representative Rizo, the chair of the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee - Temporarily postponed HB 565, stalling the plastic preemption bill in the House
Senator Bradley - Led the effort to remove state parks from the preemption to keep regulations like those at Ichetucknee Springs State Park in place and voted against preempting local plastic regulations on the Senate Floor
Senator Smith - Defended local plastic regulations throughout Session and proposed statewide regulations on the Senate Floor
Senator Garcia - Spoke out and voted against the plastic preemption in committee meetings and on the Senate Floor to protect not just her district's styrofoam ban but local bans statewide
This session made it clear, contacting lawmakers can change things in Tallahassee and together our voices are more powerful than special interest lobbyists. FSC members and allies sent more than 11,000 emails and made thousands of calls this Session asking our Legislators to protect our environment. But they need to hear from us not just when we’re pushing back, but when they get it right. A simple thank-you email can build powerful relationships and show legislators that protecting our water, wildlife and wild places earns real support.
Be sure to personalize the message and add your own subject line like "Thanks for stopping the plastic preemption bill" or "Thank you for protecting our environment"