Conservation Lands (HB 441)
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2026
The bill boosts transparency when Florida sells or swaps conservation land. At least 30 days before any vote, the state and water districts must post online which parcels are involved, what parts will stay under conservation easements, and why the land is no longer needed or how a swap helps conservation. Land for exchange must be appraised using standard methods. These steps give the public time to review deals, reduce backroom decisions, and aim to protect nature while allowing smart trades.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want earlier public notice, clear appraisals, and stronger oversight when Florida sells or swaps conservation lands, with conservation easements preserved in exchanges.
Organizations that support this bill may include environmental and conservation nonprofits, open-government transparency coalitions, local watershed groups, and community watchdog organizations.
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Vote No on this bill if you want fewer posting requirements and quicker, more flexible land sales or exchanges by the state and water districts, even with less public review.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include development and real estate interests seeking faster land deals, some large adjacent landowners, and agencies concerned about added paperwork and delays.
