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FL H1301

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ray Rodrigues

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 2000-439, Laws of Florida, governing the Lee Memorial Health System, an independent special taxing district and political subdivision in Lee County
  • Expands the system board's authority to establish, fund, and participate in health care projects, activities, and products beyond hospital operations, including joint ventures and partnerships with public or private organizations
  • Suspends the power to assess and collect ad valorem taxes during any period when the health system engages in activities outside Lee County boundaries
  • Authorizes the health system to operate in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, and Sarasota Counties, subject to certificate of need requirements, but prohibits such expansion if the system issues general obligation bonds or collects ad valorem taxes
  • Updates investment authority provisions, including allowing investments in securities of investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, with portfolios limited to investments permitted under the act

Legislative Description

Lee County

Last Action

Died in Local Administration Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Local Administration Subcommittee1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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