Florida S0264 would require a survey of Florida's youth to determine a new official state bird.

Florida S0264 mandates the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to conduct a survey among Florida's youth to decide if the state should adopt a new official bird. The survey, to be held during the summers of 2026 and 2027, must include the northern mockingbird, American osprey, Florida scrub jay, American flamingo, and American white ibis as options. The commission must also provide participants with relevant bird information from its website. The survey results are due to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House by December 31, 2027.

Florida S0264 would require a survey of Florida's youth to determine a new official state bird.

Florida S0264 mandates the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to conduct a survey among Florida's youth to decide if the state should adopt a new official bird. The survey, to be held during the summers of 2026 and 2027, must include the northern mockingbird, American osprey, Florida scrub jay, American flamingo, and American white ibis as options. The commission must also provide participants with relevant bird information from its website. The survey results are due to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House by December 31, 2027.