Proposed private cattle grazing on state lands moves along in first public hearing

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A bill that would require managers of state-owned conservation lands such as public parks to consider cattle grazing when developing or updating land management plans was approved in the House Natural Resources & Disaster Committee on Wednesday.

The proposal (HB 1421) sponsored by Rep. Jon Albert, R-Frostproof, says that any lands determined to be suitable for cattle grazing must be described in the land management plan and allowed to be leased for such purpose. …

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