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FL H1573

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alex Andrade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Pace Fire Rescue District's authority to levy and collect ad valorem taxes, effective October 1, 2024, removing the previous maximum millage rate of 3.75 mills
  • Establishes maximum non-ad valorem assessment rates: $250 for residential properties up to 1,600 sq ft (plus $0.1544/sq ft above that), $500 for commercial properties up to 950 sq ft (plus $0.1544/sq ft above that), $30.96 for vacant land, and $30.96 for unimproved acreage up to 3 acres (plus $10.32/acre above that)
  • Allows the Board of Commissioners to adopt an initial non-ad valorem assessment by resolution before July 1, 2024, without a voter referendum, overriding the general law requirement in s. 191.009, Florida Statutes
  • Requires all future non-ad valorem assessment rate changes after the initial levy to comply with s. 191.009, Florida Statutes, and other applicable law
  • Amends chapter 2017-221, Laws of Florida, shifting the district's funding model from ad valorem property taxes to non-ad valorem assessments while retaining authority for impact fees and bond issuance

Legislative Description

Pace Fire Rescue District, Santa Rosa County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-296

7/2/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/8/2024
Ways and Means Committee2/1/2024
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee1/13/2024

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