Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 299: Blue Ribbon Projects
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 299 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Blue Ribbon Projects. Primary sponsor: Lauren Melo (Republican), Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Commerce Committee, State Affairs Committee. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died on Second Reading Calendar.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Melo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died on Second Reading Calendar
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
- Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Now in State Affairs Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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