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FL H0895

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Jacobs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts the North Springs Improvement District board election method from landowner voting to election by qualified electors of the district.

  • Requires board candidates to be electors and residents: Seat 1 candidate must reside in City of Parkland, Seat 2 candidate must reside in City of Coral Springs, and Seat 3 candidate must reside anywhere in the district.

  • Establishes board member terms of 4 years for Seats 1 and 2, and 2 years for Seat 3 at the first election; thereafter all members serve 4-year terms with elections held every 2 years.

  • Defines "qualified elector" as a person at least 18 years old who is a U.S. citizen, permanent Florida resident, and district resident registered with the county supervisor of elections.

  • Specifies filing fee of 3 percent of $4,800 and election assessment of 1 percent of $4,800, with elections conducted as nonpartisan under the Supervisor of Elections of Broward County; takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

North Springs Improvement District, Broward County

Last Action

Died in Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee12/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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