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FL S0214
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Fiscal Policy
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for state financial assistance payment provisions to include special districts located entirely within rural communities or municipalities, and independent special districts providing water and wastewater services in rural areas of opportunity
- Allows state agencies to pay invoices directly for verified and eligible work completed by qualifying special districts, rather than requiring reimbursement after the district has already paid
- Requires state agencies to expedite payment requests from rural counties, municipalities, and qualifying special districts to facilitate timely invoice payments
- Amends the definition of "rural community" under the Rural Economic Development Initiative to include special districts within rural counties and independent special districts providing water/wastewater services in rural opportunity areas
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Special District Funding
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 273
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/9/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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