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FloridaHB 40812026House

Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, Franklin County

Sponsored By: Jason Shoaf (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeWays & Means CommitteeState Affairs CommitteeRules

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Eastpoint septic tanks face inspections and penalties

The Eastpoint Water and Sewer District board can inspect septic tanks within the district for compliance with their permits. The board can set reasonable penalties for violations. The law sets no penalty amounts and does not require every tank to be inspected.

Local voters decide Eastpoint district expansion

The law schedules a district expansion vote for November 3, 2026, alongside the general election. Expansion requires approval by a majority of qualified voters in the proposed addition. The area includes Sections 15, 19–23, 28, and 30, plus Fractional Sections 27, 29, 31, and 32 in Township 8 South, Range 6 West. It also includes Fractional Sections 25 and 36 in Township 8 South, Range 7 West; Fractional Section 1 in Township 9 South, Range 7 West; and Fractional Section 6 in Township 9 South, Range 6 West. The law does not specify changes to household utility service, rates, or assessments.

St. George Island expansion requires voter approval

The law also allows an expansion including all of St. George Island, subject to a utility agreement and voter approval. The district must first make an irrevocable agreement to acquire the island’s water utility. A majority of qualified voters in the proposed addition must approve. The vote is at the first general election after the agreement. If acquisition occurs within 120 days before a general election, the vote is at the second general election after acquisition. This expansion also includes Section 30 and Fractional Sections 29, 31, and 32 in Township 8 South, Range 6 West; Fractional Sections 25 and 36 in Township 8 South, Range 7 West; Fractional Section 1 in Township 9 South, Range 7 West; and Fractional Section 6 in Township 9 South, Range 6 West. The law does not specify changes to household utility service, rates, or assessments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jason Shoaf

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 3/3/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 110 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-218

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/8/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    5/27/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/11/2026House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 793

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 793

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 793

    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; YEAS 110, NAYS 0

    3/3/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    3/3/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    3/3/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    3/3/2026House

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

    2/26/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/24/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/24/2026House

  22. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    2/24/2026House

  23. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

    2/24/2026House

  24. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    2/20/2026House

  25. Now in State Affairs Committee

    2/10/2026House

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