District Counsel summarizes recent legislation; supervisors raise e‑bike safety concerns

Tony Pires, District Counsel with Woodward Pires & Lombardo, P.A., reviewed bills that passed during the recent legislative session, singling out legislation that regulates e‑bikes, establishes a process to recall elected CDD supervisors, modifies sovereign immunity limits and substantially revises the non‑profit act. The summary was presented during staff reports on March 24, 2026.

Following the counsel's summary, Supervisor Kurt Blumenthal said he had observed youths speeding on e‑bikes on sidewalks and raised a question about the CDD’s rules and regulations regarding e‑bikes. The board discussed recent e‑bike accidents and state helmet requirements for bicyclists; staff did not present new rule changes at the meeting but noted the legislative changes under review.