FloridaVoters could approve changes to Eastpoint district boundaries
District voters would decide on two proposed boundary changes, one tied to an agreement to acquire the St. George Island water utility; the board may inspect septic tanks.
What it does
Voters in the area described in section 1 would decide whether the district boundary amendment takes effect. A majority must approve it.
Voters in the area described in section 2 would decide whether the district boundary amendment takes effect, including adding St. George Island. The vote depends on an agreement to acquire its water utility, and a majority must approve.
The district board may inspect septic tanks within its boundaries for compliance with permits and set reasonable penalties for violations.
Argument forInspections could help the district find septic tanks that do not follow their permits.
Argument againstSeptic tank inspections and penalties could burden property owners whose tanks violate permit rules.
More detail
Qualified voters in the described area would decide whether the first boundary amendment takes effect. The proposed boundary covers the lands listed in section 1. The amendment takes effect only if a majority of qualified electors in the area described in section 1 approves it. The referendum is set for November 3, 2026, during the general election.
Qualified voters in the described area would decide whether the second boundary amendment takes effect. The proposed boundary covers the lands listed in section 2, including all of St. George Island. The referendum is held after the district reaches an irrevocable agreement to acquire the water utility serving St. George Island. The amendment takes effect only if a majority of qualified electors in the area described in section 2 approves it. The vote is set for the first general election after the acquisition agreement; if the acquisition happens within 120 days before a general election, the vote is at the second general election after acquisition.
The district board may inspect septic tanks and set reasonable penalties for violations. This applies to septic tanks within the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District. Inspections are to check compliance with applicable permits. Penalties must be reasonable.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 1Chapter No. 2026-218Latest
- Jun 8Approved by Governor Ron DeSantisBecame Law
- May 27Signed by Officers and presented to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 11Ordered enrolledMinor
- Vote recorded Local Bills, Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 11In Messages
- Mar 11CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0Passed Senate
- Mar 11Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 11Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 11Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Mar 11Withdrawn from RulesMajor
- Mar 9Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26
- Mar 3ReceivedMinor
- Vote recorded Passage, Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 3Referred to RulesMinor
- Mar 3In Messages
- Mar 3CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0Passed House
- Mar 3Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 3Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Mar 3Read 2nd timeMinor
- Feb 26Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)
- Feb 24Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Vote recorded Favorable (State Affairs Committee). Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 24Bill released to House Calendar
- Feb 24Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Feb 24Favorable by State Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Feb 20Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Feb 10Now in State Affairs Committee
- Vote recorded Favorable (Ways & Means Committee). Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 10Reported out of Ways & Means Committee
- Feb 10Favorable by Ways & Means CommitteeMinor
- Feb 6Added to Ways & Means Committee agenda
- Feb 6Now in Ways & Means Committee
- Feb 6Referred to State Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Feb 6Referred to Ways & Means CommitteeMinor
- Feb 51st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)Minor
- Vote recorded Favorable (Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee). Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 5CS FiledMinor
- Feb 5Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)Minor
- Feb 5Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Feb 5Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 3PCS added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
- Jan 15Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Jan 15Referred to State Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Referred to Ways & Means CommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 131st Reading (Original Filed Version)Minor
- Jan 8FiledIntroduced
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