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FL S1700
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a legal framework (s. 189.0762, F.S.) for converting independent hospital districts—special act entities operating licensed hospitals—into Florida not-for-profit corporations under chapter 617
- Requires the governing body to contract with an independent evaluator (with at least 5 years of comparable experience and no affiliation with the district) to assess conversion benefits, with the final report due within 180 days and published on the district's website
- Conversion requires a supermajority vote (majority plus one) of the district's governing body and a written agreement with each affected county detailing the disposition of all assets, liabilities, debt resolution, and an enforceable commitment to continue existing programs and services for residents in perpetuity
- Districts exercising ad valorem taxing power must hold a referendum of qualified electors at the next general election before conversion takes effect; districts that have not levied or collected ad valorem taxes in the current and previous 5 fiscal years are exempt from the referendum requirement
- All existing independent hospital districts must complete an independent evaluation of conversion benefits—including a full financial valuation by a certified public accountant—by December 31, 2024, and publish results on their websites within 30 days
Legislative Description
Independent Hospital Districts
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
3/8/2024
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