FloridaFlorida names Jupiter Sound island for Andrew “Red” Harris
Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection must install markers identifying SI3, a mangrove island in Jupiter Sound, as the Andrew “Red” Harris Spoil Island.
What it does
SI3 in Jupiter Sound is designated as the Andrew “Red” Harris Spoil Island. Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection must install suitable markers identifying the island by that name.
Argument forMarkers displaying the island’s official name could help visitors identify SI3 in Jupiter Sound and learn its designated name.
Argument againstThe marker requirement could add work and material costs for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection.
More detail
The law names SI3 the Andrew “Red” Harris Spoil Island and directs Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection to install markers identifying it. SI3 is a mangrove island next to the Intracoastal Waterway within Jupiter Sound. The law took effect July 1, 2026. It sets no deadline for installing the markers.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Apr 22Chapter No. 2026-42Latest
- Apr 21Approved by Governor Ron DeSantisBecame Law
- Apr 21Signed by Officers and presented to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 5Ordered enrolledMinor
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 5In Messages
- Mar 5CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0Passed Senate
- Mar 5Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 5Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 5Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1288
- Mar 5Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Mar 5Withdrawn from RulesMajor
- Feb 26ReceivedMinor
- Feb 26Referred to RulesMinor
- Feb 25In Messages
- Vote recorded Passage, Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 25CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0Passed House
- Feb 25Read 3rd timeMinor
- Feb 25Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Feb 25Read 2nd timeMinor
- Feb 19Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
- Feb 10Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Vote recorded Favorable (State Affairs Committee). Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 10Bill released to House Calendar
- Feb 10Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Feb 10Favorable by State Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Feb 6Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Jan 30Now in State Affairs Committee
- Jan 30Referred to State Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Jan 291st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)Minor
- Jan 29CS FiledMinor
- Jan 29Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)Minor
- Jan 29Reported out of Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Jan 28Favorable with CS by Natural Resources & Disasters SubcommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded Favorable With Committee Substitute (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 26Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda
- Jan 15Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Jan 15Referred to State Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 131st Reading (Original Filed Version)Minor
- Jan 8FiledIntroduced
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