CS/HB 981 Summary

• Codifies and re-creates the North St. Lucie River Water Control District in St. Lucie County as an independent water control district and public corporation under Florida chapters 189 and 298.

• Establishes district boundaries encompassing specific sections in Townships 35-36 South, Ranges 38-40 East in St. Lucie County, with detailed legal descriptions provided.

• Creates a Board of Supervisors with three members elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis by landowners within the district; members must be landowners, state residents, and U.S. citizens.

• Authorizes the district to assess a minimum maintenance tax not exceeding $25 per year per parcel, issue bonds, levy non-ad valorem assessments and fees, and conduct elections per state law.

• Repeals 17 prior special legislative acts relating to the district (dating from 1919-2012) and extends the district's existence through December 31, 2111.