Months after public outcry stopped a controversial land swap involving Guana Preserve in St. Johns County, Rep. Kim Kendall has introduced HB 441 to prevent similar deals from happening without public knowledge.

The bill requires the Division of State Lands to publish key information on its website at least 30 days before the Board of Trustees reviews proposed sales of conservation lands. This includes: • Parcels of state-owned land for sale. • A statement explaining why the lands are no longer needed for conservation.

For land exchanges, the bill mandates the Division publish, at least 30 days before the Acquisition and Restoration Council meets: • Parcels of state-owned and privately owned lands proposed for exchange. • Portions of these lands to be preserved in permanent conse

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