Bill > H1561

This bill modifies Florida's process for adopting comprehensive plan amendments, which are local government documents that guide land use and development. The changes primarily affect the expedited state review process, clarifying several procedural requirements. Specifically, the bill requires local governments to transmit adopted plan amendments to reviewing agencies within 10 working days after adoption, and specifies that state agencies can only comment on potential adverse impacts to important state resources and facilities. The bill also revises the timeline for holding a second public hearing, stating that local governments are in compliance if the hearing is held within 180 days after receiving agency comments, even if the amendments are approved at a subsequent hearing. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that require comprehensive plan amendments to be transmitted to the state land planning agency within 10 working days after the final adoption hearing, and that amendments do not become effective until 31 days after the state land planning agency confirms the amendment package is complete. These changes aim to streamline the comprehensive plan amendment process while maintaining oversight of local land use decisions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1561