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FL H1575

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 Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District's authority to levy ad valorem taxes, effective October 1, 2024, replacing it with authority to levy and collect non-ad valorem assessments under chapters 170, 189, 191, and 197, Florida Statutes
  • 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 referendum, notwithstanding 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
  • Takes effect upon becoming law, with the amendments to the district's taxing authority taking effect October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-297

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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