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HB 4051

Pace Fire Rescue District, Santa Rosa County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Boyles

HB 4051 establishes Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, Florida as a new independent special district authorized to provide fire and rescue services and levy property taxes within its jurisdiction.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 4051

Legislative bill overview

HB 4051 creates a special fire rescue district in Santa Rosa County, Florida called the Pace Fire Rescue District. The bill establishes the governance structure, powers, and operational framework for this new independent special district to provide fire and rescue services to a defined geographic area.

Why is this important

The creation of a new fire rescue district affects how emergency services are funded, managed, and delivered to residents in the Pace area of Santa Rosa County. It determines local control over fire protection services and establishes a new taxing authority that will collect revenue from property owners within the district's boundaries.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax burden: The establishment of a new special district typically requires new property taxes or voter approval for millage rates, which increases costs for residents in the district
  • Service redundancy: Questions about whether a new district creates overlapping services with existing county fire services or neighboring districts, potentially duplicating administrative costs
  • Governance and accountability: Whether the new independent district has adequate oversight mechanisms and whether residents in the proposed district have sufficient representation in decision-making

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

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