The State Park Preservation Act aims to improve the management and conservation of state lands in Florida by amending various sections of the Florida Statutes. Key provisions include the requirement for public hearings on updated conservation and non-conservation land management plans, along with the obligation for the Division of State Lands to provide electronic copies of these plans to the public. The bill also revises the responsibilities of the Division of Recreation and Parks to focus on conservation-based public outdoor recreational uses and mandates the creation of individual management plans for state park parcels, incorporating input from advisory groups and ensuring public notice for related hearings.

Additionally, the bill allows the division to grant privileges, leases, concessions, and permits for visitor accommodations without competitive bidding, while ensuring that natural curiosities remain accessible. It introduces regulations for the installation of camping cabins and requires the development of management plans for larger parcels, emphasizing stakeholder involvement. A reporting requirement is established for the Department of Environmental Protection to provide a comprehensive overview of the state park system by December 1, 2025. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025, promoting transparency and community engagement in the management of state lands.

Statutes affected:
S 80 Filed: 253.034, 258.004, 259.032
S 80 c1: 253.034, 258.004