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FL H1093

Bill

Status

Passed

4/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matt Willhite

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District from an independent special district to a dependent district of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves effective upon referendum approval.

  • Town Council members assume the offices of the Board of Supervisors, and all district assets, liabilities, contracts, rights, and obligations transfer to the town.

  • Repeals special acts chapters 99-425, 2004-410, 2011-257, 2012-262, 2014-246, and 2014-247 with their provisions becoming town ordinances.

  • District jurisdiction encompasses approximately 7,966 acres in Palm Beach County spanning sections in Township 43 South, Ranges 40-41 East.

  • Requires a referendum by October 1, 2018, with majority landowner approval necessary for the act to take effect; referendum provisions take effect upon bill enactment.

Legislative Description

Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, Palm Beach County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-175

4/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules2/21/2018
Government Accountability Committee1/31/2018
Natural Resources and Public Lands Subcommittee1/24/2018
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee1/7/2018

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