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FloridaHB 40532026HouseWALLET

Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County

Sponsored By: Nathan Boyles (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeWays & Means CommitteeState Affairs CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Qualifying religious properties avoid fire assessments

The Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District cannot levy or enforce these assessments against qualifying churches or other religious institutions. To qualify, the church or religious institution must already be exempt from property taxes based on assessed value.

Fire assessment limits for homes and land

The Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District can charge each residential dwelling up to $200 for the first 1,600 square feet. Each extra square foot adds up to 13 cents, with a $350 total cap per dwelling. The maximum assessment for vacant land is $30.96. For unimproved acreage, the maximum is $30.96 for up to 3 acres, plus $10.32 per acre above 3. The law took effect upon becoming law; it does not specify how often these assessments are charged.

Fire assessment rules for business properties

The Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District sets maximum assessments for properties classified as mainly commercial or industrial. It must use the county property appraiser's state-system use classifications on the latest certified tax roll. Each parcel's assessment uses the combined square footage of all buildings and structures, regardless of their number. Commercial limits are $500 through 2,500 square feet, plus 13 cents per square foot above that. Industrial limits are $500 through 2,500 square feet, plus 13 cents per square foot above 2,500 through 40,000. Each industrial square foot above 40,000 adds 5 cents; neither schedule states a total dollar cap or assessment frequency.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nathan Boyles

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 119 • No: 27

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 3/3/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 83 • No: 27

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-208

    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 790

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 790

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 790

    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

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    3/3/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    3/3/2026Senate

  15. CS passed as amended; YEAS 83, NAYS 27

    3/3/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    3/3/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    3/3/2026House

  18. Amendment 483483 adopted

    3/3/2026House

  19. Read 2nd time

    3/3/2026House

  20. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)

    2/26/2026House

  21. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  22. Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading

    2/25/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

  24. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/17/2026House

  25. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/17/2026House

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