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FL S1088

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Martin

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the authority of Florida municipalities operating water or sewer utilities outside their boundaries to add surcharges of up to 25% (or up to 50% total excess) on rates charged to consumers outside municipal limits
  • Requires that rates, fees, and charges for consumers outside municipal boundaries be just and equitable, based on the same factors used to set rates for consumers inside the municipality
  • Removes a provision that allowed municipalities to set outside-boundary rates without a public hearing when simply applying inside rates plus a surcharge
  • Mandates that each affected municipality conduct a rate study every 7 years, beginning October 1, 2031
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Municipal Water or Sewer Utility Rates, Fees, and Charges

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries

3/8/2024

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