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SB 1288FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Florida designates Andrew “Red” Harris Spoil Island and requires DEP to install markers

Original title: Waterbody Designations/Andrew “Red” Harris Spoil Island

March 5, 2026

public landsenvironmental protectionFlorida state governmentpublic lands and property

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The Frame

What this does

This establishes the official name and identity of the island, requiring the state environmental agency to dedicate resources for physical signage and site identification.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Environmental Protection

The agency is required to perform the administrative and physical task of erecting markers at the designated island.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 5, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The state officially designates the Andrew “Red” Harris and requires the Department of Environmental Protection to install appropriate markers at the site. This action formally recognizes the island's status within state public lands.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It officially names the Andrew “Red” Harris and mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection place markers at the location.
Who is responsible for putting up the signs?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with erecting the markers.

Why It Matters

This establishes the official name and identity of the island, requiring the state environmental agency to dedicate resources for physical signage and site identification.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper2/18/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

19

Yes

19

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/4/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

11

Yes

11

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/20/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

8

Yes

8

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Environmental ProtectionMap →
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locationAndrew “Red” Harris Spoil Island“The specific public land being officially designated by the bill.”Map →
locationAndrew 'Red' Harris Spoil IslandMap →
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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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