CS/CS/CS/HB 1237: Special Districts
GENERAL BILL by State Affairs Committee ; Finance and Tax Subcommittee ; Local and Federal Affairs Committee ; Metz
Special Districts; Reorganizes chapter 189, F.S., relating to special districts, into eight parts; transfers & renumbers various sections within chapter; revises duties of Legislative Auditing Committee; specifies applicability of procedures regarding suspension & removal of member of governing body of special district; revises when special district may be declared inactive; prohibits special districts declared inactive from collecting taxes, fees, or assessments; provides for costs of litigation & reasonable attorney fees under certain conditions; renames Special District Information Program Special District Accountability Program; revises provisions related to failure of special district to file certain reports or information; revises notification requirements; provides for deposit of administration fees into Operating Trust Fund rather than Grants & Donations Trust Fund; requires special districts to be treated as municipalities for certain purposes; requires special districts to maintain an official Internet website for certain purposes.
Effective Date: 7/1/2014
Last Action: 4/28/2014 House - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1632 (Ch. 2014-22) -HJ 803
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/28/2014 House - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1632 (Ch. 2014-22) -HJ 803
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2014 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/4/2014 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 102 |
| 3/11/2014 | House |
• Referred to Local and Federal Affairs Committee; Finance and Tax Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 270 |
| 3/25/2014 | House |
• PCS on Committee agenda-- Local and Federal Affairs Committee, 03/27/14, 1:30 pm, Webster Hall |
| 3/27/2014 | House |
• CS by Local and Federal Affairs Committee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 398 |
| 3/28/2014 | House |
• Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) • Now in Finance and Tax Subcommittee -HJ 404 • On Committee agenda-- Finance and Tax Subcommittee, 04/01/14, 2:30 pm, Morris Hall • CS by Local and Federal Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 394 |
| 4/1/2014 | House |
• CS/CS by Finance and Tax Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 441 |
| 4/2/2014 | House |
• Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) • CS/CS by Finance and Tax Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 438 |
| 4/3/2014 | House |
• Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 465 |
| 4/9/2014 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 04/11/14, 8:00 am, Morris Hall |
| 4/11/2014 | House |
• CS/CS/CS by- State Affairs Committee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 530 |
| 4/14/2014 | House |
• Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c) |
| 4/15/2014 | House |
• CS/CS/CS by State Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 536 |
| 4/16/2014 | House |
• Placed on Calendar -HJ 545 |
| 4/23/2014 | House |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/25/14 |
| 4/25/2014 | House |
• Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading -HJ 772 • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/28/14 |
| 4/28/2014 | House |
• Substituted CS/CS/CS/SB 1632 -HJ 803 • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1632 (Ch. 2014-22) -HJ 803 |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 1632 (er) | Special Districts | Stargel | Similar |
Last Action: 5/14/2014 Chapter No. 2014-22
Location: Became Law |
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Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| H 1237 Filed | 2/28/2014 2:49 PM | |
| H 1237 c1 | 3/28/2014 10:06 AM | |
| H 1237 c2 | 4/2/2014 10:29 AM | |
| H 1237 c3 | 4/14/2014 1:26 PM |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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152569 - Strike All Amendment Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert: |
Metz |
3/31/2014 6:13 PM |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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497781 - Strike All Amendment Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert: |
Metz |
4/10/2014 4:49 PM |
Adopted
4/11/2014 |
Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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553231 - Amendment Remove line 165 and insert: |
Metz |
4/24/2014 1:46 PM |
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105919 - Substitute Amendment (553231) Remove line 165 and insert: |
Fresen |
4/24/2014 4:48 PM |
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675281 - Amendment Remove line 406 and insert: |
Metz |
4/24/2014 1:46 PM |
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406005 - Amendment Remove lines 2302-2337 and insert: |
Metz |
4/24/2014 1:46 PM |
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608505 - Amendment Remove lines 2480-2531 and insert: |
Metz |
4/24/2014 1:46 PM |
Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | H 1237 | Local and Federal Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | 5/15/2014 1:20 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 1237 | Finance and Tax Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | 4/2/2014 10:20 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 1237 | State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | 4/14/2014 1:22 PM |
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (135)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 11.40 | Legislative Auditing Committee. | Page 6 (pdf) |
| 11.45 | Definitions; duties; authorities; reports; rules. | Page 103 (pdf) |
| 100.011 | Opening and closing of polls, all elections; expenses. | Page 103 (pdf) |
| 101.657 | Early voting. | Page 104 (pdf) |
| 112.061 | Per diem and travel expenses of public officers, employees, and authorized persons. | Page 104 (pdf) |
| 112.312 | Definitions. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 112.511 | Page 8 (pdf) | |
| 112.63 | Actuarial reports and statements of actuarial impact; review. | Page 105 (pdf) |
| 112.665 | Duties of Department of Management Services. | Page 106 (pdf) |
| 121.021 | Definitions. | Page 108 (pdf) |
| 121.051 | Participation in the system. | Page 108 (pdf) |
| 125.901 | Children’s services; independent special district; council; powers, duties, and functions; public records exemption. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 153.94 | Applicability of other laws. | Page 112 (pdf) |
| 163.08 | Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. | Page 112 (pdf) |
| 165.031 | Definitions. | Page 112 (pdf) |
| 165.0615 | Municipal conversion of independent special districts upon elector-initiated and approved referendum. | Page 113 (pdf) |
| 171.202 | Definitions. | Page 114 (pdf) |
| 175.032 | Definitions. | Page 114 (pdf) |
| 189.01 | Page 15 (pdf) | |
| 189.011 | Page 16 (pdf) | |
| 189.012 | Page 20 (pdf) | |
| 189.013 | Page 23 (pdf) | |
| 189.014 | Page 79 (pdf) | |
| 189.015 | Page 80 (pdf) | |
| 189.016 | Page 81 (pdf) | |
| 189.017 | Page 88 (pdf) | |
| 189.018 | Page 88 (pdf) | |
| 189.019 | Page 95 (pdf) | |
| 189.02 | Page 28 (pdf) | |
| 189.021 | Page 63 (pdf) | |
| 189.03 | Page 18 (pdf) | |
| 189.031 | Page 26 (pdf) | |
| 189.0311 | Page 23 (pdf) | |
| 189.033 | Page 27 (pdf) | |
| 189.034 | Page 96 (pdf) | |
| 189.035 | Page 98 (pdf) | |
| 189.04 | Page 63 (pdf) | |
| 189.041 | Page 66 (pdf) | |
| 189.042 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 189.05 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 189.051 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 189.052 | Page 84 (pdf) | |
| 189.053 | Page 88 (pdf) | |
| 189.054 | Page 88 (pdf) | |
| 189.055 | Page 100 (pdf) | |
| 189.06 | Page 17 (pdf) | |
| 189.061 | Page 24 (pdf) | |
| 189.062 | Page 59 (pdf) | |
| 189.063 | Page 65 (pdf) | |
| 189.064 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 189.065 | Page 78 (pdf) | |
| 189.066 | Page 82 (pdf) | |
| 189.067 | Page 84 (pdf) | |
| 189.068 | Page 89 (pdf) | |
| 189.069 | Page 100 (pdf) | |
| 189.07 | Page 28 (pdf) | |
| 189.071 | Page 30 (pdf) | |
| 189.072 | Page 31 (pdf) | |
| 189.073 | Page 33 (pdf) | |
| 189.074 | Page 33 (pdf) | |
| 189.075 | Page 57 (pdf) | |
| 189.076 | Page 63 (pdf) | |
| 189.0761 | Page 59 (pdf) | |
| 189.08 | Page 79 (pdf) | |
| 189.081 | Page 79 (pdf) | |
| 189.082 | Page 79 (pdf) | |
| 189.401 | Short title. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 189.402 | Statement of legislative purpose and intent. | Page 16 (pdf), Page 16 (pdf), Page 18 (pdf) |
| 189.403 | Definitions. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 189.4031 | Special districts; creation, dissolution, and reporting requirements; charter requirements. | Page 23 (pdf) Page 23 (pdf) |
| 189.4035 | Preparation of official list of special districts. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 189.404 | Legislative intent for the creation of independent special districts; special act prohibitions; model elements and other requirements; general-purpose local government/Governor and Cabinet creation authorizations. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 189.40401 | Independent special district services in disproportionally affected county; rate reduction for providers providing economic benefits. | Page 27 (pdf) |
| 189.4041 | Dependent special districts. | Page 27 (pdf) Page 27 (pdf) |
| 189.4042 | Merger and dissolution procedures. | Page 28 (pdf), Page 30 (pdf), Page 31 (pdf), Page 33 (pdf), Page 33 (pdf), Page 57 (pdf), Page 59 (pdf) |
| 189.4044 | Special procedures for inactive districts. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 189.4045 | Financial allocations. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 189.4047 | Refund of certain special assessments. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 189.405 | Elections; general requirements and procedures; education programs. | Page 63 (pdf), Page 65 (pdf) |
| 189.4051 | Elections; special requirements and procedures for districts with governing boards elected on a one-acre/one-vote basis. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 189.4065 | Collection of non-ad valorem assessments. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 189.408 | Special district bond referenda. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 189.4085 | Bond issuance. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 189.412 | Special District Information Program; duties and responsibilities. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 189.413 | Special districts; oversight of state funds use. | Page 78 (pdf) |
| 189.415 | Special district public facilities report. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 189.4155 | Activities of special districts; local government comprehensive planning. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 189.4156 | Water management district technical assistance; local government comprehensive planning. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 189.416 | Designation of registered office and agent. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 189.417 | Meetings; notice; required reports. | Page 80 (pdf) |
| 189.418 | Reports; budgets; audits. | Page 81 (pdf) |
| 189.419 | Effect of failure to file certain reports or information. | Page 82 (pdf) |
| 189.420 | Assessments levied on facilities regulated under chapter 513. | Page 84 (pdf) |
| 189.421 | Failure of district to disclose financial reports. | Page 84 (pdf) |
| 189.4221 | Purchases from purchasing agreements of special districts, municipalities, or counties. | Page 88 (pdf) |
| 189.423 | Purchase, sale, or privatization of water, sewer, or wastewater reuse utility by special district. | Page 88 (pdf) |
| 189.425 | Rulemaking authority. | Page 88 (pdf) |
| 189.427 | Fee schedule; Grants and Donations Trust Fund. | Page 88 (pdf) |
| 189.428 | Special districts; oversight review process. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 189.429 | Codification. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.430 | Community Improvement Authority Act; short title. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.431 | Legislative findings; intent. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.432 | Definitions; Community Improvement Authority Act. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.433 | Creation of a community improvement authority; charter. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.434 | Board of supervisors. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.435 | Executive director. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.436 | Chief financial officer and other officers; financial records; fiscal year. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.437 | Budgets. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.438 | Powers and duties. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.439 | Bonds. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.440 | Tax exemption. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.441 | Contracts. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.442 | Sale or lease of property. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.443 | Damages arising out of tort. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 189.444 | Dissolution. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 190.011 | General powers. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 190.046 | Termination, contraction, or expansion of district. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 190.049 | Special acts prohibited. | Page 116 (pdf) |
| 191.003 | Definitions. | Page 116 (pdf) |
| 191.005 | District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings. | Page 117 (pdf) |
| 191.013 | Intergovernmental coordination. | Page 118 (pdf) |
| 191.014 | District creation and expansion. | Page 118 (pdf) |
| 191.015 | Codification. | Page 118 (pdf) |
| 200.001 | Millages; definitions and general provisions. | Page 119 (pdf) |
| 218.31 | Definitions. | Page 120 (pdf) |
| 218.32 | Annual financial reports; local governmental entities. | Page 120 (pdf) |
| 218.37 | Powers and duties of Division of Bond Finance; advisory council. | Page 122 (pdf) |
| 255.20 | Local bids and contracts for public construction works; specification of state-produced lumber. | Page 122 (pdf) |
| 298.225 | Water control plan; plan development and amendment. | Page 124 (pdf) |
| 343.922 | Powers and duties. | Page 124 (pdf) |
| 348.0004 | Purposes and powers. | Page 124 (pdf) |
| 373.711 | Technical assistance to local governments. | Page 125 (pdf) |
| 403.0891 | State, regional, and local stormwater management plans and programs. | Page 125 (pdf) |
| 582.32 | Effect of dissolution. | Page 126 (pdf) |
| 1013.355 | Educational facilities benefit districts. | Page 126 (pdf) |
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