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FL H4029
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Owen
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AI Summary
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Increases the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners from 7 to 9 members, with a further increase to 11 members once county population reaches 2,500,000 based on the decennial census.
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Eliminates the three countywide district seats (Districts 5, 6, and 7) and requires all commissioners to be elected from single-member districts by voters residing only within that district.
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Changes voting thresholds from fixed numbers to "majority plus one of the entire membership" for appointing/removing the county administrator, county attorney, county internal auditor, and proposing charter amendments.
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Requires the Board to establish new single-member district boundaries by October 1, 2027, with the first elections under the new system at the 2028 general election using staggered two-year and four-year initial terms.
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Requires voter approval through a referendum on November 3, 2026 for the charter amendments to take effect.
Legislative Description
Hillsborough County Charter
Last Action
Ordered enrolled
3/11/2026