The latest assault on home rule and self-government by corporate oligarchs. From Florida legislature:
CS/CS/CS/HB 299 - Blue Ribbon Projects
General Bill by State Affairs Committee and Commerce Committee and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee and Melo
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
Last Event: 1st Reading on Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:35 PM
Referred Committees and Committee Actions
House Referrals
- Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- On agenda for: 12/11/25 9:00 AM
- Favorable With Committee Substitute (final action)View Meeting AppearancesSee Votes
- Commerce Committee
- On agenda for: 02/18/26 8:00 AM
- Favorable With Committee Substitute (final action)View Meeting AppearancesSee Votes
- State Affairs Committee
- On agenda for: 02/26/26 8:00 AM
- Favorable With Committee Substitute (final action)View Meeting AppearancesSee Votes
Related Bills
Bill Text
Bill Analysis
Vote History
(No Votes Recorded)
Bill History
| Event | Time | Member | Committee | Ver. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1st Reading | 02/26/2026 - 8:35 PM | c3 | ||
| H CS Filed | 02/26/2026 - 5:29 PM | c3 | ||
| H Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) | 02/26/2026 - 5:29 PM | c2 | ||
| H Reported out of State Affairs Committee | 02/26/2026 - 5:25 PM | State Affairs Committee | c2 | |
| H Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee | 02/26/2026 - 12:00 PM | State Affairs Committee | c2 | |
| H Added to State Affairs Committee agenda | 02/24/2026 - 4:41 PM | State Affairs Committee | c2 | |
| H Now in State Affairs Committee | 02/20/2026 - 12:14 PM | State Affairs Committee | c2 | |
| H Referred to State Affairs Committee | 02/20/2026 - 12:14 PM | State Affairs Committee | c2 | |
| H 1st Reading | 02/19/2026 - 7:24 PM | c2 | ||
| H CS Filed | 02/19/2026 - 9:58 AM | c2 | ||
| H Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) | 02/19/2026 - 9:58 AM | c1 | ||
| H Reported out of Commerce Committee | 02/19/2026 - 8:06 AM | Commerce Committee | c1 | |
| H Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee | 02/18/2026 - 10:00 AM | Commerce Committee | c1 | |
| H Added to Commerce Committee agenda | 02/16/2026 - 4:33 PM | Commerce Committee | c1 | |
| H 1st Reading | 01/13/2026 - 7:22 PM | c1 | ||
| H 1st Reading | 01/13/2026 - 7:22 PM | __ | ||
| H Now in Commerce Committee | 12/16/2025 - 2:46 PM | Commerce Committee | c1 | |
| H Referred to State Affairs Committee | 12/16/2025 - 2:46 PM | State Affairs Committee | c1 | |
| H Referred to Commerce Committee | 12/16/2025 - 2:46 PM | Commerce Committee | c1 | |
| H CS Filed | 12/12/2025 - 1:36 PM | c1 | ||
| H Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) | 12/12/2025 - 1:36 PM | __ | ||
| H Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | 12/12/2025 - 1:26 PM | Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | __ | |
| H Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | 12/11/2025 - 11:30 AM | Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | __ | |
| H Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda | 12/04/2025 - 3:45 PM | Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | __ | |
| H Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | 11/12/2025 - 3:09 PM | Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | __ | |
| H Referred to State Affairs Committee | 11/12/2025 - 3:09 PM | State Affairs Committee | __ | |
| H Referred to Commerce Committee | 11/12/2025 - 3:09 PM | Commerce Committee | __ | |
| H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | 11/12/2025 - 3:09 PM | Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | __ | |
| H Filed | 11/03/2025 - 4:28 PM | Melo | __ |
Statutes Referenced by this Bill
| Statute | Other Bill Citations |
|---|---|
| 163.3249 | CS/CS/SB 354 |
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