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Introduced
02/07/2026
02/07/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to Apalachicola Water and Sewer District, Franklin County; creating and establishing the Apalachicola Water and Sewer District; providing a district charter; providing definitions; describing boundaries; providing for a district board; providing powers of the district and district board; providing for the transfer of assets, assumption of all lawful debts and other obligations, and continuation of contracts by district; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Apalachicola Water and Sewer District as an independent special district in Franklin County, Florida, to provide water and sewer services. The district's boundaries encompass the City of Apalachicola and its current water and sewer customers. A five-member board, with appointments from the Governor, Franklin County Commissioners, and the City of Apalachicola Commission, will govern the district, and all board members must be customers of the district's services. The district is empowered to construct, operate, and maintain water and sewer systems, issue revenue certificates, set rates and charges for services, acquire property, enter into contracts, and exercise eminent domain for public purposes, but it cannot impose ad valorem taxes. Upon the bill's effective date, all assets, contracts, obligations, and liabilities related to water and sewer systems currently held by the City of Apalachicola will be transferred to the new district.
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/2026/4103 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4103/Analyses/h4103b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4103/Analyses/h4103a.IAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4103/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4103/Amendment/718509/PDF | |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4103/Analyses/h4103.IAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4103/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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