This bill, introduced by Senator Rick Scott on February 6, 2025, would prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill text consists of a single clear prohibition and includes the phrase "and for other purposes" with no further detail in the provided text. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and is listed as ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title.
If this bill becomes law, Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. No publicly available information in the provided material explains other changes or direct effects on visitors, land managers, or nearby communities.
No publicly available information. The provided bill text does not include any cost estimates or budgetary details.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Rick Scott. No publicly available information in the bill text or provided metadata presents proponents' stated reasons or arguments.
No publicly available information in the provided material presents opponents' stated reasons or arguments.