Bill Summary

by Melo  CS Sponsors: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Commerce Committee, State Affairs Committee

Blue Ribbon Projects : Requires that development project meet certain requirements to qualify as blue ribbon project; requires blue ribbon project to have blue ribbon plan; requires project to receive dollar-for-dollar credits from local government; provides that certain easements or property must be granted without charge; requires landowner to apply to local government for approval of plan; provides local government review requirements; provides that blue ribbon plan governs use of property upon approval of plan application by local government; provides that project may be located on land with any future land use designation or zoning designation; provides appeal procedures for denial & approval of blue ribbon plan application; provides environmental review requirements. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

   H Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
   H Commerce Committee
   H State Affairs Committee