Generally revise fish wildlife and parks block management program laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 3354 would rewrite Block Management Program laws for state lands, reshaping FWP authority and planning, but the draft died in process and no current version exists.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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LC 3354 — Summary

Overview

Bill Number: LC 3354

Title: Generally revise fish wildlife and parks block management program laws

Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)

Introduced: December 14, 2024

Classification/Subject: Bill; Fish and Wildlife, planning and development, State Lands

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title and subject, LC 3354 intends to generally revise the statutes governing the Block Management Program (BMP) operated by the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) agencies.

The provided information does not include the bill’s full text or explicit objectives. As such, the specific reform goals (e.g., governance, authority, funding, eligibility, reporting) are not detailed here.

The bill’s aim would be to update or reorganize how BMP-related activities are authorized and implemented on state lands, and how planning and development processes interact with BMP operations.

Key Provisions (Not Available in Provided Data)

The actual text of LC 3354, including proposed changes, is not included in the material provided.

If available, typical provisions in a block management revision might address:

Management authority and responsibilities of FWP and related agencies
Leases, access terms, and compensation/fees
Land-use planning, development approvals, and BMP project criteria
Reporting, oversight, and compliance requirements
Coordination with landowners, local governments, and partners
Funding mechanisms and budget implications

Affected Parties and Potential Impacts

Primary stakeholders: Fish, Wildlife, and Parks agencies; other state land managers involved in BMP administration.

Potential impacts (inferred from scope):

Changes to how BMP operations are authorized and overseen on state lands
Revised planning and development procedures affecting BMP projects
Possible shifts in funding, governance, or reporting requirements
Impacts on partnerships with landowners and other stakeholders participating in BMP

Procedural Timeline and Status

Introduced: 2024-12-14

2025-01-11: Draft On Hold

2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

As a result, there is no active version of LC 3354 moving forward in the current legislative session, and no enacted provisions to implement.

Next Steps for Readers

Obtain the full bill text, if released, to review specific proposed revisions.

Review any fiscal notes or legislative analyses associated with the draft for budgetary and implementation implications.

Monitor legislative records for any revival or reintroduction in future sessions.