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FL H1025

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cyndi Stevenson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the previous two consecutive 4-year term limit for District Trustees with a 12-year total service limit, after which a Trustee may not appear on the ballot for reelection; Trustees currently serving unexpired terms may complete those terms
  • Requires voter approval for individual capital project expenditures exceeding $150,000 or 25 percent of the district's current annual budgeted expenses, whichever is greater, replacing the previous flat $150,000 threshold
  • Removes the provision that a simple majority of voters participating in the Board-chosen approval method is sufficient to authorize expenditures over $150,000, now requiring a voting majority of all qualified voters in the district
  • Increases the contingency reserve cap from a flat $200,000 to $200,000 or 25 percent of the district's current annual budgeted expenses, whichever is greater; any excess must be used to reduce the following year's ad valorem tax levy
  • Takes effect October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Municipal Service District of Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-290

7/2/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2024
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee1/8/2024

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