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Ways and Means reports multiple local and statewide bills, including PACE district relief and a special‑district referendum
Summary
The committee favorably reported several local and statewide measures on Feb. 10, 2026, including a referendum for East Point/St. George Island (HB 4081), a veteran motor‑vehicle sales tax exemption (HB 665), PACE fire‑district relief bills (HB 4051 and HB 4053), and the University Town Center Improvement District (HB 4091). All were reported favorably by roll call.
The Ways and Means Committee moved a package of local and statewide bills to be reported favorably on Feb. 10, 2026.
- HB 4081 (Rep. Shoaff) would put a referendum on the ballot asking residents of St. George Island and East Point whether to expand the East Point Water and Sewer special district; East Point Water and Sewer District official Chris Lyon waved in support. The committee reported the bill favorably (19‑0).
- HB 665 (Representative Michael) would remove sales tax on certain motor‑vehicle purchases by Florida‑resident veterans with 100% service‑connected disability ratings, with documentation to be submitted to the Department of Revenue; the committee reported the bill favorably (19‑0).
- HB 4051 and HB 4053 (Representative Boyle) amend PACE Fire Rescue District assessment formulas to provide relief for homeowners, businesses and churches after a prior rate increase; small‑business testimony (Sterling Fibers’ Stuart Hacker) described local hardship. Both bills were reported favorably (19‑0 each).
- HB 4091 (Representative Connerly) creates the University Town Center Improvement District in Sarasota and Manatee counties to install and maintain stormwater and flood‑control infrastructure; the committee adopted amendments correcting the legal description and addressing condemnation concerns and reported the bill favorably (19‑0).
Each of these measures was advanced by committee roll call and will proceed to the next committee stop. Specific administrative or fiscal details for implementation will be addressed in subsequent committee work or by the designated state agencies.
