The bill amends the expedited state review process for the adoption of comprehensive plan amendments in Florida. Key changes include the requirement for local governments to transmit adopted plan amendments and supporting data to reviewing agencies within 10 working days after adoption, as well as to any local government or agency that has requested such information. Additionally, the bill specifies that comments from state agencies must focus on important state resources and facilities that may be adversely impacted by the amendments, and these comments must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the amendments.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the timeline for local governments to hold a second public hearing on the proposed amendments. It stipulates that if the second public hearing occurs within 180 days of receiving agency comments, the local government is considered compliant, even if the amendments are approved at a later date. The bill also clarifies that comprehensive plan amendments must be transmitted to the state land planning agency within 10 working days after the final adoption hearing, and it establishes a process for the state land planning agency to notify local governments of any deficiencies in the amendment package. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.