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HB 1369

Agency Agreements Providing Financial Assistance to Special Districts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Johnson

Bill authorizes Florida state agencies to provide direct financial assistance to special districts through inter-agency agreements, but died in committee without passage.

Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1369

Legislative bill overview

HB 1369 would authorize state agencies to enter into agreements providing financial assistance to special districts (such as water management, fire, or drainage districts). The bill establishes a framework allowing these partnerships where agencies can contribute funds or resources to help special districts meet their operational or infrastructure needs.

Why is this important

Special districts often struggle with limited revenue and face infrastructure challenges, so this bill could expand their funding options beyond traditional sources like property taxes and bonds. However, it also raises questions about state budget allocation priorities and whether state agencies should be redirecting resources to local special districts rather than their primary missions.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget authority concerns: Whether state agencies have sufficient discretionary funding to make such agreements without legislative appropriation or if this bypasses normal budget oversight
  • Equity and favoritism: Risk that some special districts receive assistance while others don't, creating inconsistent funding across the state
  • Mission creep: Whether state agencies should focus on their core missions rather than becoming funding sources for local government entities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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