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HB 4057

Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Osceola County

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erika Booth

Florida law establishes Tohopekaliga Water Authority as special taxing district in Osceola County with powers to manage water services and levy taxes on residents.

Chapter No. 2025-244
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Bill Summary · HB 4057

Legislative bill overview

HB 4057 creates the Tohopekaliga Water Authority as a special district in Osceola County, Florida, establishing a new governmental entity with authority to manage water resources, provide water services, and levy taxes within its jurisdiction. The bill grants the Authority powers typical of water management districts, including land acquisition, infrastructure development, and rate-setting capabilities.

Why is this important

The creation of this special district affects Osceola County residents through potential new tax obligations and water service governance structures. It allows for localized management of regional water issues but introduces a new bureaucratic layer and taxing authority that impacts property owners and businesses in the designated service area.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax authority: The new district gains independent taxing power, which could increase costs for property owners without direct voter approval of specific tax rates
  • Governance accountability: Special districts operate with less direct public oversight than general government; board appointments and decision-making processes may be less transparent than county government
  • Service overlap: Creating a new water authority may create jurisdictional conflicts or service duplication with existing county water systems and other regional water management entities

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

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