New Rules for Developing Vacant Land at Historic African-American Cemeteries
May 22, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
This bill changes the legal requirements for local governments regarding the development of vacant land owned by historic African-American cemeteries, potentially altering land use patterns in those areas.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Historic African-American cemeteries
These entities gain a specific legal pathway to apply for zoning and land-use changes on their excess vacant property.
Local governments
These bodies are mandated to approve land-use and zoning change applications for historic African-American cemeteries under specified conditions.
Current stage: passed_both.
Signed.
Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill apply to all cemeteries?
Can a local government deny a zoning change request under this program?
Why It Matters
This bill changes the legal requirements for local governments regarding the development of vacant land owned by historic African-American cemeteries, potentially altering land use patterns in those areas.
News Coverage
Voting Record
Third Reading
Total
39
Yes
39
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (39)
Jim Boyd
Republican · yes
Shev Jones
Democratic · yes
Jay Trumbull
Republican · yes
Ben Albritton
Republican · yes
LaVon Bracy Davis
Democratic · yes
Ileana Garcia
Republican · yes
Jason Pizzo
Independent · yes
Mack Bernard
Democratic · yes
Alexis Calatayud
Republican · yes
Keith Truenow
Republican · yes
Gayle Harrell
Republican · yes
Corey Simon
Republican · yes
Nick DiCeglie
Republican · yes
Jason Brodeur
Republican · yes
Erin Grall
Republican · yes
Don Gaetz
Republican · yes
Barbara Sharief
Democratic · yes
Joe Gruters
Republican · yes
Colleen Burton
Republican · yes
Stan McClain
Republican · yes
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Republican · yes
Tommy Wright
Republican · yes
Tracie Davis
Democratic · yes
Jennifer Bradley
Republican · yes
+ 15 more
Passage, Third Reading
Total
117
Yes
110
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
7
Abstain
0
How they voted (117)
Linda Chaney
Republican · yes
Tyler Sirois
Republican · yes
Griff Griffitts
Republican · not voting
Brian Hodgers
Republican · yes
Bruce Antone
Democratic · yes
Jeff Holcomb
Republican · yes
Alex Andrade
Republican · yes
Patt Maney
Republican · yes
Johanna López
Democratic · yes
Tiffany Esposito
Republican · yes
Danny Alvarez
Republican · yes
Traci Koster
Republican · yes
Felicia Robinson
Democratic · not voting
Rita Harris
Democratic · yes
Richard Gentry
Republican · yes
Michelle Salzman
Republican · yes
Mitch Rosenwald
Democratic · yes
John Snyder
Republican · yes
Robbie Brackett
Republican · yes
Jon Albert
Republican · yes
Doug Bankson
Republican · yes
Dave Smith
Republican · yes
Kiyan Michael
Republican · not voting
Danny Nix
Republican · yes
+ 93 more
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Mandatory Approval Requirement
The bill shifts authority by requiring local governments to approve zoning changes rather than allowing them discretionary review, provided compatibility criteria are met.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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