HB 4061 — Hillsborough County
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-212
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 05, 2026. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 15, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.
A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.
Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
Creates a new Land Reserve Stewardship District in Hillsborough County.
The bill establishes an independent special district in Hillsborough County, setting its governing structure and powers. It includes provisions for infrastructure, financial management, and transition to resident control.
Summary
Hillsborough County; Creates Land Reserve Stewardship District; establishes compliance with minimum requirements for creation of independent special district; establishes legal boundaries of district; provides for jurisdiction & charter & governing board; provides method for transition of board from landowner control to control by resident electors of district; provides for district manager, district employees, district treasurer, selection of public depository, & district budgets & financial reports; provides general powers of district; provides special powers of district to plan, finance, & provide community infrastructure & services within district; provides for bonds, borrowing, trust agreements, future ad valorem taxation, special assessments, issuance of certificates of indebtedness & tax liens; provides requirements for termination, contraction, or expansion of district; authorizes mergers; provides for required notices to purchasers of residential units within district; provides for referendum.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
257 added · 385 removed257 line(s) added, 385 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 LegislatureA 2bill to be entitled An act relating to Hillsborough County;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature ad valorem taxation;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature policy.— (1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature systems, facilities, and services for the Land Reserve Stewardship District lands, coupled with the special and single purpose of such district, is in the public interest.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature plan, will provide for a comprehensive and complete community development approach to promote a sustainable and efficient land use pattern for the Land Reserve Stewardship District lands with long-term planning for conservation and development, provide opportunities for the mitigation of impacts and development of infrastructure in an orderly and timely manner, prevent the overburdening of the local general purpose government and the taxpayers, and provide an enhanced tax base and regional employment and economic development opportunities.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature those functions, including bondable lienable and nonlienable revenue, with full and continuing public disclosure and accountability, funded by landowners, both present and future, and funded also by users of the systems, facilities, and services provided to the land area by the special district, without unduly burdening the taxpayers, citizens, and ratepayers of the state or Hillsborough County.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the proceeds of ad valorem taxes levied on real and tangible personal property and that are generally referred to as general obligation bonds.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (g) "Bond" includes "certificate," and the provisions that are applicable to bonds are equally applicable to certificates.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature and for such reasonable period of time after completion of construction or acquisition as the board may determine.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature means the special and single-purpose independent special district unit of local government and political subdivision created and chartered by this act, and limited to the performance of those general and special powers authorized by its charter under this act, the boundaries of which are set forth in this act, the governing board of which is created and authorized to operate with legal existence by this act, and the purpose of which is as set forth in this act.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature infrastructure, so long as they remain subject to and are not inconsistent with the applicable county codes.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the district charter to implement its specialized systems, facilities, services, projects, improvements, and infrastructure and related functions in order to carry out its special and limited purposes.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature capacity for future use in connection with the development of sources, treatment, purification, or distribution of reclaimed water.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature resource.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature district systems, facilities, and services.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature expressed in this act, with the power to provide, plan, implement, construct, maintain, and finance as a local government management entity systems, facilities, services, improvements, infrastructure, and projects, and possessing financing powers to fund its management power over the long term and with sustained levels of high quality.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (f) This act may be amended, in whole or in part, only by special act of the Legislature.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature provided in sections 5 and 6.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Statutes, and as defined in this act and in s.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature or applicable general law.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Stewardship District, an independent special district, is created and incorporated in Hillsborough County and shall embrace and include the territory described as:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature The Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, and a portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 all in Section 25, Township 32 South, Range 18 East, Hillsborough County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature feet;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature thence N 89°59'55" E along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 25 for 625.70 feet;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature The Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 25, Township 32 South, Range 18 East, Tallahassee Meridian, lying and being in Hillsborough County, Florida.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature PARCEL A:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature 2684.95 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 27 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature AND The Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, and that portion of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 lying South and East of U.S.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature along said North line for 49.42 feet to a point on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of U.S.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature A parcel of land being a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 32 South, Range 18 East, Hillsborough County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Section 26, Township 32 South, Range 18 East of the Tallahassee Meridian lying North and West of U.S.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature along the Northerly right-of-way line of U.S.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature said curve;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Atlantic Coast Line Railroad;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature water mark of Cockroach Bay to the North Section line of Section 28, Township 32 South, Range 18 East;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature ALSO LESS that portion conveyed to Hillsborough County by that Warranty Deed recorded in Official Records Book 3770, Page 1105, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature ALSO LESS OUTPARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (41)) of Les Jardins de Floride, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 150, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, all lying and being a part of Sections 32 and 33, Township 32 South, Range 18 East, Hillsborough County, Florida.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature East, 30.00 feet;
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hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature of said Tract 39;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature THE N 660 FT OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Instrument Number 2024282551, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature intersection of said Southerly right of way line of Valroy Road with said Northwesterly right of way line of I-75;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Book 2723, Page 494, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Begin at a point on the East line of Section 31, Township 32 South, Range 19 East, Hillsborough County, Florida;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature a point;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature thence go Northeasterly 935 feet, more or less, to the South boundary of the 660 foot parcel owned by TECO, thence go East 2550 feet more or less to the East line of fence on Ganey Road, thence go South 760 feet, more or less, to the Northerly right of way of Valroy Road, thence Southwesterly along the Northerly right of way line of Valroy Road to the Point of Beginning;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature as follows:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature 38°45'41" East, 471.11 feet;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature PARCEL 13:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (b) The West 100-feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 32 South, Range 19 East, Hillsborough County, Florida TOGETHER with an easement for ingress and egress as reserved in instrument recorded in O.R.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature thence South 38°45'41" East, 471.11 feet;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature reserved in instrument recorded in O.R.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature PARCEL 17:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Description:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature term of 4 years, as provided in this section, except as otherwise provided herein for initial board members, and until a successor is chosen and qualified.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature within the district for each person to be elected.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature before the date of the landowners' meeting and shall also be noticed pursuant to paragraph (a).
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature qualified electors, and three governing board members shall be persons who were elected by the landowners.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature board and shall become a part of the official minutes of the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (d) The supervisor of elections shall appoint the inspectors and clerks of elections, prepare and furnish the ballots, designate polling places, and canvass the returns of the election of board members by qualified electors.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature exercising its powers and for all other purposes.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (10) All meetings of the board shall be open to the public and governed by chapter 286, Florida Statutes.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the board by warrant or check countersigned by the treasurer and by such other person as may be authorized by the board.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature year to be submitted to the board for board approval.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature and information only, the proposed annual budget for the ensuing fiscal year, and the board of county commissioners may submit written comments to the board of supervisors solely for the assistance and information of the board of supervisors in adopting its annual district budget.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature statement.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature use grants or loans of money or other property from the United States, the state, a unit of local government, or any person for any district purposes and enter into agreements required in connection therewith;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature this act and to make use of such easements, dedications, or reservations for the purposes authorized by this act.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature district does not have the power to exercise eminent domain over municipal, county, state, or federal property.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature special assessments for the purposes provided in this act and to pay special assessments imposed by Hillsborough County on lands within the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature purpose, systems, facilities, services, improvements, projects, works, and infrastructure, each of which constitutes a lawful public purpose when exercised pursuant to this charter, subject to, and not inconsistent with, general law regarding utility providers' territorial and service agreements;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature and control plans, assess for benefits, and apportion and levy special assessments as follows:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature 4.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature for the same.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (e) To provide buses, trolleys, rail access, mass transit facilities, transit shelters, ridesharing facilities and services, parking improvements, and related signage.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature district school board.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature limited purpose of the district as provided in this act and to delegate the exercise of its powers to such departments, boards, task forces, committees, or other agencies, and such administrative duties and other powers as the board may deem necessary or desirable, but only if there is a set of expressed limitations for accountability, notice, and periodic written reporting to the board that shall retain the powers of the board.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature generally beneficial for the district's landowners and for which enforcement by the district is appropriate, as determined by the district's board of supervisors;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (s) To provide waste collection and disposal.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature public-private partnerships and agreements as may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature proceeds of the sale of such bonds and to issue bond anticipation notes in a principal sum not in excess of the authorized maximum amount of such bond issue.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the provisions contained in any proceeding under which bonds were theretofore issued and are then outstanding.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature price or exchange for any property, real, personal, or mixed, including franchises or services rendered by any contractor, engineer, or other person, all at one time or in blocks from time to time, in such manner and upon such terms as the board at its discretion shall determine.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature interest, not to exceed the maximum rate allowed by general law;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature bonds, such signature or facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he or she had remained in office until such delivery.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature and premium, if any, due and payable upon the bonds or obligations then outstanding shall be held in trust for such purpose, and provision shall also be made for paying all other sums payable in connection with such bonds or other obligations, and in such event the right, title, and interest of the holders of the bonds in any revenues, funds, or other properties by which such bonds are secured shall thereupon cease, terminate, and become void;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature time of issuance have been called or are, or will be, subject to call for redemption within 10 years thereafter, or the surrender of which can be procured from the holders thereof at prices satisfactory to the board.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature net pledge of the revenues to be derived from any project or combination of projects;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature 1.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature extent necessary for the payment thereof, without limitation as to rate or amount.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature 1.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature adequate project revenues;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature instrumentality thereof;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature collect the taxes, assessments, rentals, rates, fees, and other charges provided for herein and to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds or other obligations and that it will not in any way impair the rights or remedies of such holders.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation, and insurance of any projects;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature (a) Ad valorem taxes.—At such time as all members of the board are qualified electors who are elected by qualified electors of the district, the board shall have the power to levy and assess an ad valorem tax on all the taxable property in the district to construct, operate, and maintain assessable improvements;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature shall be entered by the property appraiser on the county tax rolls and shall be collected and enforced by the tax collector in the same manner and at the same time as county taxes, and the proceeds thereof shall be paid to the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature discharge such tax parcel of the lien of such benefit special assessments and any subsequent annual installment thereof.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature of the district not later than June 1 of each year to the Hillsborough County tax collector and shall be extended on the tax rolls and collected by the tax collector on the merged collection roll of the tax collector in the same manner and at the same time as county ad valorem taxes, and the proceeds therefrom shall be paid to the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature district's powers under this section shall be determined by the board based upon a report of the district's engineer and assessed by the board upon such lands, which may be all of the lands within the district benefited by the maintenance thereof, apportioned between the benefited lands in proportion to the benefits received by each tract of land.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature maintenance special assessments, and special assessments are hereby found and determined to be non-ad valorem assessments as defined in s.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature district on property of a governmental entity that is subject to a ground lease as described in s.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature degree than general benefits, as a logical connection between the systems, facilities, and services themselves and the property, and whether the duty to pay the special assessments by the property owners is apportioned in a manner that is fair and equitable and not in excess of the special benefit received.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature administrative expenses, relationship to the authority and power of the district in its charter, and such other expenses or costs as may be necessary or incident to the financing to be authorized by the board of supervisors.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature engineer's cost report, the preliminary special assessment methodology, and the preliminary special assessment roll as referenced exhibits to the resolution by reference.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the engineer, said proof to be filed with the district manager.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature 3.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature liens of ad valorem taxation of county and municipal governments and school boards.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature resolution.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the abutting property or property otherwise benefited, as the case may be, and separate certificates shall be issued against each part or parcel of land or property assessed, which certificates shall state the general nature of the improvement for which the assessment is made.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature benefit of the holders of such assessment bonds or other obligations, or to a trustee for such bondholders, the assessment liens provided for in this act unless such certificates of indebtedness or assessment liens have been theretofore pledged for any bonds or other obligations authorized hereunder.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature obligations issued pursuant to this subsection shall have such dates of issuance and maturity as deemed advisable by the board;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature of each year the property is liable to assessment and until paid, constitute a lien of equal dignity with the liens for state and county taxes and other taxes of equal dignity with state and county taxes upon all the lands against which such taxes shall be levied.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature partially within the boundaries of the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature Any act required or authorized to be done by or on behalf of a municipality in foreclosure proceedings under chapter 170 or chapter 173, Florida Statutes, may be performed by such officer or agent of the district as the board of supervisors may designate.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature other applicable general law.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature invitations to bid as determined by the district to be in its best interest.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature proposed schedule or schedules of rates, fees, rentals, and other charges shall have been published in a newspaper of general circulation in Hillsborough County at least once and at least 10 days before such public hearing.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature assessments, taxes, revenues, or funds available or pledged for such purpose, at least sufficient to provide for the following items, but not necessarily in the order stated:
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature may adopt, to discontinue and shut off such services or facilities until such fees, rentals, or other charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services or facilities, are fully paid;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the board or any citizen residing in the district may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use;
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature the Legislature to repeal or amend this act to expand or to contract the boundaries of the district or otherwise cause the merger or termination of the district without first obtaining a resolution or official statement from Hillsborough County as required by s.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature obligations and operating and maintenance responsibilities to the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature jurisdiction of the district.
hb4061hb4061-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4061 2026 Legislature act.
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Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-212
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 791
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Read 3rd time -SJ 791
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Read 2nd time -SJ 791
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785
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Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 4
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of State Affairs Committee
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Favorable by State Affairs Committee
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Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
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Now in State Affairs Committee
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Reported out of Ways & Means Committee
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Favorable by Ways & Means Committee
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Added to Ways & Means Committee agenda
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Now in Ways & Means Committee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Ways & Means Committee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Ways & Means Committee
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Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee · Primary
- Michael Owen · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Co-sponsors (1)
- Owen, Michael Republican
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 27 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 110 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 110 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4061 do?
- Hillsborough County; Creates Land Reserve Stewardship District; establishes compliance with minimum requirements for creation of independent special district; establishes legal boundaries of district; provides for jurisdiction & charter & governing board; provides method for transition of board from landowner control to control by resident electors of district; provides for district manager, district employees, district treasurer, selection of public depository, & district budgets & financial reports; provides general powers of district; provides special powers of district to plan, finance, & provide community infrastructure & services within district; provides for bonds, borrowing, trust agreements, future ad valorem taxation, special assessments, issuance of certificates of indebtedness & tax liens; provides requirements for termination, contraction, or expansion of district; authorizes mergers; provides for required notices to purchasers of residential units within district; provides for referendum.
- Who sponsors HB 4061?
- HB 4061 is sponsored by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee and Owen, Michael (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 4061?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 05, 2026. It awaits signature.
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