The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to conservation lands, primarily focusing on the processes for the sale and exchange of such lands. It requires the Division of State Lands to publish specific information on its website at least 30 days prior to meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund and the Acquisition and Restoration Council. This information includes details about the parcels of land proposed for sale or exchange, reasons for their sale, and any conservation benefits associated with the proposed exchanges. Additionally, the bill mandates that parcels proposed for exchange must be appraised according to established criteria.

The bill also removes previous requirements for the Division of State Lands to submit requests to the Acquisition and Restoration Council for review and to provide recommendations to the board. Instead, it establishes a new process where the council must provide recommendations to the division in certain circumstances. Furthermore, it makes a technical change regarding the language used to describe the appraisal process for exchanged lands. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 441 Filed: 373.089, 215.196