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CS/CS/HB 1645: Energy Resources

GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee ; Payne ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Altman ; Barnaby ; Roth

Energy Resources; Allows resiliency facilities in local government comprehensive plans & specified districts; requires rural electric coops & municipal electric utilities to enter into mutual aid agreement for restoring power after natural disaster; requires public utilities to provide notice to PSC of power plant retirements; authorizes PSC to approve voluntary electric vehicle charging programs; prohibits construction, operation, or expansion of certain wind energy facilities & wind turbines; requires PSC to conduct assessment of state's electric grid & natural gas facilities against physical & cyber threats; requires PSC to evaluate feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies; requires DOT to study hydrogen fueling infrastructure to support hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Effective Date: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 4/30/2024 - Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Bill Text: PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Fiscal Policy (FP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/9/2024 House • Filed
    • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    1/13/2024 House • Referred to Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    • Referred to Appropriations Committee
    • Referred to Commerce Committee
    • Now in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    1/26/2024 House • Added to Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee agenda
    1/30/2024 House • Favorable with CS by Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    2/1/2024 House • Reported out of Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
    2/2/2024 House • Referred to Appropriations Committee
    • Referred to Commerce Committee
    • Now in Appropriations Committee
    2/6/2024 House • Added to Appropriations Committee agenda
    2/8/2024 House • Favorable by Appropriations Committee
    • Reported out of Appropriations Committee
    • Now in Commerce Committee
    2/13/2024 House • Added to Commerce Committee agenda
    2/15/2024 House • Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
    2/17/2024 House • Reported out of Commerce Committee
    2/18/2024 House • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    2/19/2024 House • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    2/21/2024 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Added to Second Reading Calendar
    2/26/2024 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/29/2024)
    2/29/2024 House • Read 2nd time
    • Amendment 794403 adopted
    • Amendment 353313 adopted
    • Amendment 522597 adopted
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    3/1/2024 House • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 88, NAYS 19
    3/1/2024 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Fiscal Policy
    • Received
    3/6/2024 Senate • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 851
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1624 -SJ 852
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 851
    • Amendment(s) adopted (282208) -SJ 857
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 857
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 28 NAYS 12 -SJ 857
    3/6/2024 House • In Messages
    3/7/2024 House • Added to Senate Message List
    • Amendment 282208 Concur
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 81, NAYS 29
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
    4/30/2024 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

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  • CS/CS/HB 1645, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/12/2024 at 2:02 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1624 (c2) Energy Resources Collins Similar Last Action: 3/6/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852
    H 1493 Wind Energy Facility Siting Altman Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 H Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    S 1548 Energy Gruters Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries
    S 1718 Wind Energy Facility Siting Collins Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries

    Citations - Statutes (24)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    163.3210 Page 7 (pdf)
    220.193 Florida renewable energy production credit. Page 32 (pdf)
    286.29 Climate-friendly public business. Page 9 (pdf)
    288.9606 Issue of revenue bonds. Page 32 (pdf)
    366.032 Preemption over utility service restrictions. Page 11 (pdf)
    366.042 Page 13 (pdf)
    366.057 Page 15 (pdf)
    366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations. Page 16 (pdf)
    366.99 Page 17 (pdf)
    377.601 Legislative intent. Page 19 (pdf)
    377.6015 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties. Page 23 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 24 (pdf)
    377.708 Page 28 (pdf)
    377.801 Short title. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.802 Purpose. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.803 Definitions. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation. Page 31 (pdf)
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.503 Definitions relating to Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act. Page 16 (pdf)
    403.9405 Applicability; certification; exemption; notice of intent. Page 34 (pdf)
    720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 35 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1645, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/12/2024 at 1:55 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1624 (c2) Energy Resources Collins Similar Last Action: 3/6/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852
    H 1493 Wind Energy Facility Siting Altman Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 H Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    S 1548 Energy Gruters Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries
    S 1718 Wind Energy Facility Siting Collins Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries

    Citations - Statutes (24)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    163.3210 Page 7 (pdf)
    220.193 Florida renewable energy production credit. Page 32 (pdf)
    286.29 Climate-friendly public business. Page 9 (pdf)
    288.9606 Issue of revenue bonds. Page 33 (pdf)
    366.032 Preemption over utility service restrictions. Page 13 (pdf)
    366.042 Page 14 (pdf)
    366.057 Page 16 (pdf)
    366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations. Page 17 (pdf)
    366.99 Page 17 (pdf)
    377.601 Legislative intent. Page 20 (pdf)
    377.6015 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties. Page 23 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 24 (pdf)
    377.708 Page 29 (pdf)
    377.801 Short title. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.802 Purpose. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.803 Definitions. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation. Page 32 (pdf)
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.503 Definitions relating to Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act.
    403.9405 Applicability; certification; exemption; notice of intent. Page 34 (pdf)
    720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 35 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1645, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/29/2024 at 10:14 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1624 (c2) Energy Resources Collins Similar Last Action: 3/6/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852
    H 1493 Wind Energy Facility Siting Altman Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 H Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    S 1548 Energy Gruters Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries
    S 1718 Wind Energy Facility Siting Collins Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    282208 - Amendment
    Delete lines 281 - 883 and insert:
    Collins 3/5/2024
    8:06 PM
    House: Concur
    3/7/2024
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 110200 - Amendment to Amendment (282208)
    Between lines 282 and 283 insert:
    Berman 3/6/2024
    10:03 AM
    Senate: Failed
    3/6/2024
    Web Page
    PDF
    924754 - Amendment
    Between lines 566 and 567 insert:
    Berman 3/4/2024
    1:53 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2024
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/1/2024 1:47 PM House 88 Yeas - 19 Nays
    3/6/2024 5:17 PM Senate 28 Yeas - 12 Nays
    3/7/2024 7:56 PM House 81 Yeas - 29 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    163.3210 Page 7 (pdf)
    220.193 Florida renewable energy production credit. Page 32 (pdf)
    286.29 Climate-friendly public business. Page 9 (pdf)
    288.9606 Issue of revenue bonds. Page 33 (pdf)
    366.032 Preemption over utility service restrictions. Page 13 (pdf)
    366.042 Page 14 (pdf)
    366.057 Page 16 (pdf)
    366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations. Page 17 (pdf)
    366.99 Page 17 (pdf)
    377.601 Legislative intent. Page 20 (pdf)
    377.6015 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties. Page 23 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 24 (pdf)
    377.708 Page 29 (pdf)
    377.801 Short title. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.802 Purpose. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.803 Definitions. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program. Page 32 (pdf)
    377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation. Page 32 (pdf)
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 34 (pdf)
    403.9405 Applicability; certification; exemption; notice of intent. Page 34 (pdf)
    720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 35 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1645, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/18/2024 at 7:48 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1624 (c2) Energy Resources Collins Similar Last Action: 3/6/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852
    H 1493 Wind Energy Facility Siting Altman Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 H Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    S 1548 Energy Gruters Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries
    S 1718 Wind Energy Facility Siting Collins Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Regulated Industries

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    794403 - Amendment
    Remove lines 287-306 and insert:
    Payne 2/27/2024
    3:52 PM
    House: Adopted
    2/29/2024
    PDF
    353313 - Amendment
    Remove lines 739-771 and insert:
    Payne 2/27/2024
    3:52 PM
    House: Adopted
    2/29/2024
    PDF
    522597 - Amendment
    Remove lines 898-915 and insert:
    Payne 2/27/2024
    3:52 PM
    House: Adopted
    2/29/2024
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    163.3210 Page 7 (pdf)
    220.193 Florida renewable energy production credit. Page 32 (pdf)
    286.29 Climate-friendly public business. Page 9 (pdf)
    288.9606 Issue of revenue bonds. Page 33 (pdf)
    366.032 Preemption over utility service restrictions. Page 13 (pdf)
    366.042 Page 15 (pdf)
    366.057 Page 17 (pdf)
    366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations. Page 17 (pdf)
    366.99 Page 18 (pdf)
    377.601 Legislative intent. Page 20 (pdf)
    377.6015 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties. Page 24 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 25 (pdf)
    377.708 Page 29 (pdf)
    377.801 Short title. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.802 Purpose. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.803 Definitions. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program. Page 31 (pdf)
    377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation. Page 31 (pdf)
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 33 (pdf)
    403.9405 Applicability; certification; exemption; notice of intent. Page 34 (pdf)
    720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 35 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 1645, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/1/2024 at 3:38 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/8/2024 (pdf)
    Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/17/2024 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1624 (c1) Energy Resources Collins Similar Last Action: 3/6/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    208125 - Amendment
    Remove lines 323-368 and insert:
    Payne 2/14/2024
    9:52 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/15/2024
    PDF
    499025 - Amendment
    Remove lines 545-624 and insert:
    Payne 2/14/2024
    9:53 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/15/2024
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    163.3210 Page 6 (pdf)
    220.193 Florida renewable energy production credit. Page 26 (pdf)
    286.29 Climate-friendly public business. Page 8 (pdf)
    288.9606 Issue of revenue bonds. Page 27 (pdf)
    366.032 Preemption over utility service restrictions. Page 12 (pdf)
    366.04 Jurisdiction of commission. Page 13 (pdf)
    366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations. Page 14 (pdf)
    366.99 Page 15 (pdf)
    377.601 Legislative intent. Page 18 (pdf)
    377.6015 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties. Page 21 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 22 (pdf)
    377.801 Short title. Page 25 (pdf)
    377.802 Purpose. Page 25 (pdf)
    377.803 Definitions. Page 25 (pdf)
    377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program. Page 25 (pdf)
    377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act. Page 26 (pdf)
    377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program. Page 26 (pdf)
    377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation. Page 26 (pdf)
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 27 (pdf)
    403.9405 Applicability; certification; exemption; notice of intent. Page 28 (pdf)
    720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 29 (pdf)

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  • HB 1645, Original Filed Version Posted 1/9/2024 at 10:22 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/11/2024 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1624 (c1) Energy Resources Collins Compare Last Action: 3/6/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    650373 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Payne 1/29/2024
    8:02 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    1/30/2024
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (22)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    163.3210 Page 7 (pdf)
    286.29 Climate-friendly public business. Page 8 (pdf)
    288.9606 Issue of revenue bonds. Page 29 (pdf)
    320.97 Page 13 (pdf)
    338.234 Granting concessions or selling along the turnpike system; immunity from taxation. Page 15 (pdf)
    366.032 Preemption over utility service restrictions. Page 16 (pdf)
    366.04 Jurisdiction of commission. Page 17 (pdf)
    366.057 Page 18 (pdf)
    366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations. Page 19 (pdf)
    377.601 Legislative intent. Page 21 (pdf)
    377.6015 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties. Page 24 (pdf)
    377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 25 (pdf)
    377.801 Short title. Page 28 (pdf)
    377.802 Purpose. Page 28 (pdf)
    377.803 Definitions. Page 28 (pdf)
    377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program. Page 28 (pdf)
    377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act. Page 28 (pdf)
    377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program. Page 28 (pdf)
    377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation. Page 28 (pdf)
    380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. Page 30 (pdf)
    403.9405 Applicability; certification; exemption; notice of intent. Page 31 (pdf)
    720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 32 (pdf)

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