Bill > H1271

This bill amends the provisions related to the acquisition of state lands by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS). The key changes are: 1. The DEP and DACS are required to disclose appraisal reports to private landowners or their representatives during acquisition negotiations, provided the landowners agree to maintain the confidentiality of the reports. 2. The final purchase price for certain state land acquisitions and less than fee simple conservation easement acquisitions must be the fair market value as determined by the highest appraisal, rather than being subject to approval by the Board of Trustees or the DEP. 3. The bill removes the provisions that previously subjected the final purchase price in certain option contracts to approval by the Board of Trustees or the DEP. Overall, the bill aims to increase transparency and ensure that the final purchase price for state land acquisitions is based on the highest appraisal value.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1271