Two years ago it was a political rallying cry. Crowds chanted "drill, baby drill" in reference to expanding oil drilling including offshore. Florida political leaders debated expanding access of our coast.
But now the issue will probably not even be discussed in the upcoming session of the state legislature. The session starts on Tuesday.
State senator Stephen Wise sponsored a drilling bill last year.
"I had the bill last year to do that. And it just didn't get any traction it just wasn't the right time," Wise said it is important to talk about the issue and look for ways to become less dependent on foreign oil.
Democratic representative Audrey Gibson opposes expanded drilling, but said even if it does come up it is unlikely to be a big deal.
"We met about it in a select committee but I am not sure it is going to take center stage," Gibson said.
But the politics of the upcoming election make is very unlikely that any drilling bill will be on the table this time around.
Current law bans drilling in Florida coastal waters which is three miles into the Atlantic and ten miles into the gulf.
Tourism and environmental groups warn that allowing drilling any closer would endanger Florida's natural resources and beaches.