Historic Cemeteries Program

Replaced the requirement that land sales must be for 'funding the cemetery's long-term maintenance' with language allowing 'development consistent and compatible with adjacent land uses.'

Added specific language requiring development to be 'consistent and compatible with adjacent land uses' to ensure new projects fit the neighborhood context.

Updated the bill title from 'CS/HB 425' to 'CS/CS/HB 425' to reflect the second committee version.

Removed the 'Whereas' clauses that outlined the background, history, and justification for the bill, which are typically used for context but do not carry legal weight.

Updated the bill identifier from 'HB 425' to 'CS/HB 425' to indicate it is a committee substitute version.

Changed the zoning requirement from mandating that land be rezoned to match the 'most permissive' adjacent district to allowing local governments discretion to choose a designation 'compatible with the surrounding area.'