CS/HB 299: Blue Ribbon Projects
GENERAL BILL by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee ; Melo
Blue Ribbon Projects; Requires that development project meet certain requirements to qualify as blue ribbon project; requires that blue ribbon project have blue ribbon plan; requires that project receive dollar-for-dollar credits from local government; specifies that project may be located on land with any future land use designation or zoning designation; prohibits required amendment of comprehensive plan or required rezoning for approval of project; authorizes landowner to apply to local government for approval of project; requires applicant to record plan for approved project in public records of county in which project property is located; authorizes applicant to appeal denial of project application to Department of Commerce; authorizes person whose substantial interests are or may be affected by approval of project to file petition with Department of Commerce.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/12/2025 | House |
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |
| 12/4/2025 | House |
• Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda |
| 12/11/2025 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |
| 12/12/2025 | House |
• Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
