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FL H0777
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the option for municipalities operating water or sewer utilities outside their boundaries to charge outside consumers the same rates as inside consumers with an additional surcharge of up to 25%
- Removes the provision that allowed setting rates for outside consumers without a public hearing when using the same-rate-plus-surcharge method
- Requires municipalities to set rates for outside consumers that are just, equitable, and based on the same factors used for consumers inside municipal boundaries, with no additional surcharge permitted
- Mandates that affected municipalities conduct a rate study by January 1, 2027, and every 7 years thereafter, evaluating future capital needs, revenue sufficiency for operating/maintenance costs and capital investment, and equitable cost distribution among all customer classes
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Municipal Water or Sewer Utility Rates, Fees, and Charges
Last Action
Died in Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee1/11/2024
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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