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FL H0983

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Richard Stark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Senior Services District of Broward County," an independent special district effective January 2, 2021, to fund and provide services to residents age 60 and older throughout the county
  • Establishes an 11-member Senior Services Council governing body with 5 permanent members from county/state agencies, 3 appointed by the Governor, 2 appointed by county commissioners, and 1 consumer member who is a senior
  • Authorizes the district to levy ad valorem taxes up to 0.5 mills on all taxable property in the county, subject to voter approval in the November 3, 2020 general election
  • Requires annual reports to county commissioners on program effectiveness, budgets, and services, along with quarterly financial reports detailing expenditures, receipts, and administrative costs
  • Mandates voter reauthorization of the district at least every 12 years and allows dissolution by special act of the Legislature or by county ordinance with voter approval

Legislative Description

Broward County

Last Action

Died in Local Administration Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Local Administration Subcommittee1/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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