The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to the management and sale of conservation lands. It requires the Division of State Lands to publish specific information on its website at least 30 days prior to meetings of the Acquisition and Restoration Council or the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, which will review proposed sales or exchanges of conservation lands. This information must include details about the parcels of land involved and explanations for their proposed sale or exchange. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain parcels proposed for exchange be appraised according to established criteria and removes previous requirements for the division to submit requests for review to the council.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for the governing board of water management districts regarding the sale or exchange of lands designated for conservation. Similar to the Division of State Lands, the governing board must also publish relevant information on its website before meetings to review proposed transactions. The bill includes technical changes and conforms cross-references within the statutes, ensuring clarity and consistency in the legal framework governing conservation land management. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 441 Filed: 373.089, 215.196
H 441 c1: 373.089
H 441 er: 373.089