Agenda and proposed bills

Local bill presentations

The following bills will be presented at the Oct. 21 Legislative Delegation meeting:

  • Local Bill #1 - Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Location — Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman
    • Authorizes relocating the Sheriff’s Office headquarters from the county seat to any location within Hillsborough County.
  • Local Bill # 2 - Hillsborough County Charter Reform — Rep. Michael Owen
    • Revises the County Charter to expand the Board of County Commissioners to 9 single-member districts; updates procedures for redistricting, appointments, and charter amendments; and provides for a voter referendum.
  • Local Bill # 3 - Elected Superintendent — Rep. Michael Owen
    • Transitions the Hillsborough County School District superintendent position from appointed to elected, subject to voter approval.
  • Local Bill #4 - Land Reserve Stewardship District — Rep. Michael Owen
    • Creates the Land Reserve Stewardship District in Hillsborough County as an independent special district to plan, finance, and manage infrastructure, services, and long-term development within the district’s boundaries.
  • Local Bill #5 - Tampa Port Authority Ad Valorem Tax Repeal — Rep. Susan Valdes
    • Removes the Hillsborough County Commission’s authority to levy ad valorem taxes on behalf of the Tampa Port Authority.

Reports

Contact

For further information you can contact the following people:

  • Joyce Thompson - Office of Representative Karen Gonzalez-Pittman
    • (813) 726-1940
  • Cameron Pennant - Government Relations & Strategic Services

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