Bill > H4047

This bill amends a previous law concerning the Lee County Tourist Development Council, which is a group established to promote tourism in Lee County, Florida. The primary change is to increase the total number of council members from nine to eleven. The bill also revises the specific composition of these members: the chair of the Board of County Commissioners or their designee will still serve, but the number of elected municipal officials on the council will increase from two to three, with specific rules outlined for which municipalities they will represent based on population and tourist tax revenue, and one of these municipal officials will serve a one-year term. Additionally, the number of members involved in the tourist industry will increase from six to seven, with a revised range for how many can be owners or operators of tourist accommodations, specifically between three and five. These changes to the council's makeup are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with provisions to ensure current terms are not interrupted, except for the two municipal members.

Government Affairs

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4047