Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateFloridaIntroduced
HB 4013: Lee County
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
HB 4013 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-192 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Lee County; Revises boundaries of Iona-McGregor Fire Protection & Rescue Service District; removes chapter laws relating to Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District; provides for merger of districts; provides for transition of governing body; transfers assets & liabilities of Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District to Iona-McGregor Fire Protection & Rescue Service District; requires referendum.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Potential for operational cost efficiencies
- Streamlined administrative resource management
- Unified tax and budget administration
Risks
- Costs associated with administrative integration
- Potential for short-term fiscal reporting disruption
- Complexity in transferring outstanding liabilities
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Standardized service areas for residents
- Consistent communication from fire district leadership
- Simplified governance structures for voters
Risks
- Potential service level fluctuations during transition
- Community uncertainty during board restructuring
- Loss of distinct local district identities
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Mandatory public referendum requirement
- Legal consolidation of disparate chapter laws
- Defined transition path for governing bodies
Risks
- Administrative complexity of district merging
- Potential for reduced local board representation
- Risk of administrative focus shifting to merger tasks
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Unified command for emergency response
- Optimized resource and personnel deployment
- Enhanced standardization of training protocols
Risks
- Temporary logistical hurdles during integration
- Potential disruption to established response times
- Personnel adjustment to new administrative hierarchy
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Service quality during the transition phase depends heavily on the effectiveness of the board's consolidation strategy
Analysis scope
Analysis based on bill summary as full text was not provided
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