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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Fellsmere Water Control District, Indian River County; amending chapter 2017- 203, Laws of Florida; providing that the district is a dependent district of Indian River County; providing that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County shall be the governing board of the district; revising the boundaries of the district; providing for maintenance and use of certain canals; providing for certain access to public records; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws governing the Fellsmere Water Control District in Indian River County, Florida, by changing its status from an "independent" district to a "dependent" district of the county, meaning the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners will now serve as its governing board. The bill also revises the specific geographic boundaries of the district, detailing the precise land areas it encompasses, and clarifies the responsibilities for the maintenance and use of certain canals, including the Lateral "U" Canal, Park Lateral Canal, and Main Canal, with provisions for shared responsibilities and eventual transfer of duties to a newly established Headwaters Water Control District. Additionally, it updates charter requirements to reflect the new governance structure and includes a contingent effective date tied to the passage of other related legislation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
House State Affairs Committee Hearing (08:30:00 2/24/2026 ) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093/Analyses/h4093b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093/Analyses/h4093a.IAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093/Amendment/423149/PDF | |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093/Analyses/h4093.IAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4093/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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