Developer's Dream Bill

Developer's Dream Bill

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Senate Bill 354 / House Bill 299 would fast-track approval of massive developments of 15,000+ acres with no upper limit on size. There would be no opportunity for meaningful public input, and local local growth regulations would be superseded by these development proposals.

Although the bill requires 60% of land to be designated as “reserve,” it allows a variety of uses within the “reserve” area and does not ensure that these areas would be meaningfully protected or managed. Potential projects also would not be limited to designated growth areas, meaning large expanses of rural or agricultural land could be developed ...

Senate Bill 354 / House Bill 299 would fast-track approval of massive developments of 15,000+ acres with no upper limit on size. There would be no opportunity for meaningful public input, and local local growth regulations would be superseded by these development proposals.

Although the bill requires 60% of land to be designated as “reserve,” it allows a variety of uses within the “reserve” area and does not ensure that these areas would be meaningfully protected or managed. Potential projects also would not be limited to designated growth areas, meaning large expanses of rural or agricultural land could be developed without public hearings or comprehensive plan amendments.

These provisions silence public community input, weaken local decision-making, and allow Florida’s rural areas to be sold off to the highest bidder.

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Tell Legislators to Vote NO on the Developer's Dream Bill

IMPORTANT UPDATE: This bill was temporarily postponed last week, but could come back at any moment.

Write to your legislators and tell them to VOTE NO on House Bill 299//Senate Bill 354.

  • Explicitly state that you are asking the legislators to VOTE NO on the so-called "blue ribbon projects" bill. 
  • Share how rampant development has impacted your community. 
  • Emphasize that the bill would cut the public completely out of the decision-making process for massive developments. 
  • Assert that local governments are in the best position to decide how and where development should take place, and this bill would eliminate that power. 


Respectful, thoughtful conversations are the most effective. Be clear, be courteous, and speak from your own experience.

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  • Don't forget to include the name and numbers for the bill.
  • Clearly state how you are urging them to vote (Example: "Vote NO because...")
  • Keep it short. There is no need to write a whole essay. A few sentences will do. 
  • Make it personal. Elected officials tend to ignore emails that are copied and pasted from 100s of people. Add a personal touch like a story or how this bill would impact your community. 

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