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Introduced
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Passed
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/07/2023
07/07/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority; establishes authority as governing board of GRU.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority (the "Authority") to manage, operate, and control the utilities owned by the City of Gainesville, including the electric, water, wastewater, and other utility systems. The Authority will be governed by a five-member board appointed by the Governor and will have the power to set rates, issue revenue bonds, and make other decisions related to the utility systems. The bill also establishes limits on the amount of revenue that can be transferred from the utility systems to the City's general fund. Overall, the bill transitions the governance of Gainesville's utilities from the City Commission to the newly created Authority.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-348 (on 07/07/2023)
Official Document
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