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FL S0770

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new powers to neighborhood improvement districts by amending Florida Statutes § 163.506
  • Authorizes districts to borrow money, issue bonds, certificates, warrants, notes, and other debt instruments to finance capital projects permitted under the Florida Constitution
  • Requires bond issuance to be authorized by both district board resolution and local governing body resolution, plus voter referendum approval per § 163.514(16)
  • For commercial districts, referendum requirement is satisfied by affirmative vote of freeholders owning more than 50 percent of assessed property value
  • Allows bonds to be issued in multiple series with flexible terms regarding maturity dates, interest rates, denominations, redemption provisions, and security arrangements
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Neighborhood Improvement Districts

Last Action

Died in Messages

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/8/2013
Finance and Tax Appropriations Subcommittee3/11/2013
Community Affairs2/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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