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Walton County directs monthly legislative updates as state bills raise local control concerns

Walton County Board of County Commissioners · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners asked county governmental‑relations staff to provide monthly reports and hearing schedules on Florida bills affecting local land‑use authority, zoning compatibility, and development review. Staff highlighted several bills to watch, including SB 208 and others that could limit local decision‑making.

Walton County commissioners asked the county’s governmental‑relations staff to provide monthly (and as‑needed) briefings during the 2026 legislative session on bills that could affect local land‑use authority and development review.

Scott Brandon, the county’s legislative contact, identified several measures the board should monitor, including…

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