SB 1216- Relating to Community Development
On Friday, April 24th, SB 1216, relating to Community Development, by Senator Wilton Simpson (R-New Port Richey) passed through the floor of the House with 83 yeas and 31 nays. The House substituted HB 933, relating to Growth Management, with its Senate companion bill SB 1216.

SB 1216 combines a number of growth management proposals in the House, including replacing the Development of Regional Impact review process with a State Coordinated Review for new projects going forward, restructuring Regional Planning Councils, and creating a connected-city corridor pilot program in Pasco County.

This legislation will now head to the desk of Governor Scott to be signed into law.

AIF supports this legislation, which will foster development and growth in Florida.