Florida State Park Preservation Act – Pictured: Woman kayaking – Photo Credit: Joanne Date/Shutterstock
The bill signed into law by Florida State Parks is anticipated to prevent commercial development on public lands.
The State Park Preservation Act, HB 209, was approved by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
In addition to requiring public hearings for all updates to land management plans, the law will forbid the authorization of certain construction activities within state parks and forbid the permitting of any lodging establishment within their borders.
Prior to the governor’s approval, the bill was approved by both the House and the Senate.
“This bill’s passing guarantees the permanent protection of our state parks. This is democracy in action. Senator Gayle Harrell declared, “The people’s voices have been heard.
A proposal to add golf courses, pickleball courts, and other amenities to a number of state parks was met with opposition last year, prompting the introduction of the bill.
Prior to the governor’s approval, the bill was approved by both the House and the Senate.
“This bill’s passing guarantees the permanent protection of our state parks. This is democracy in action. Senator Gayle Harrell declared, “The people’s voices have been heard.
On July 1, the law will become operative.
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