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FloridaHB 40132026House

Lee County

Sponsored By: Adam Botana (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Lee County voters decide fire district merger

The law requires a November 3, 2026 vote on merging Fort Myers Beach’s fire district into Iona-McGregor. The merger takes effect only with majority approval from voters casting ballots in each district. Lee County’s Supervisor of Elections runs the YES/NO vote alongside the general election; the referendum rules are already effective. The expanded district includes San Carlos Island, Estero Island, and specified surrounding lands, excluding portions within the City of Fort Myers. The added Section 7 land excludes the portion north of the old railroad grade. Upon approval, Fort Myers Beach’s separate district laws are repealed, and Iona-McGregor receives all its assets and debts, including pension obligations. The temporary board has five existing Iona-McGregor commissioners and two Fort Myers Beach members elected under the prior district law. This board serves until the next general election, when the two added members’ terms end in 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Adam Botana

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 149 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 113 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-192

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/10/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/9/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/11/2026House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 787

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 787

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 787

    3/11/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Received

    2/26/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    2/25/2026Senate

  15. CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 2

    2/25/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    2/25/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    2/25/2026House

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)

    2/19/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/10/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/10/2026House

  22. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    2/10/2026House

  23. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

    2/10/2026House

  24. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    2/6/2026House

  25. Now in State Affairs Committee

    1/22/2026House

Bill Text

  • er

    7/1/2026

    PDF

  • c1

    12/15/2025

    PDF

  • Filed

    11/5/2025

    PDF

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