FL H0805

Expands the Downtown Development Authority boundaries in Fort Lauderdale to include additional residential property areas zoned R-1-A through R-4-C, with specific geographic parcels detailed in the bill.

Excludes residential units with active homestead exemptions from the Downtown Development Authority tax base as of January 1 of each applicable year.

Changes voting eligibility from property owners to "electors" (residents registered to vote with the supervisor of elections) who reside within the Downtown Development Authority corporate limits.

Revises budget adoption procedures to require compliance with Truth in Millage rules and section 200.065 of Florida Statutes, with the authority responsible for budget compliance rather than city commission.

Makes the act effective only upon approval by majority vote of qualified electors in a referendum held in conjunction with the next Broward County primary election.