StateFlorida

HB 4013: Lee County

Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeIntroduced

HB 4013 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-192 (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

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 Ion...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential for administrative efficiency through resource pooling

Risks

  • transition costs associated with merging districts and debt/asset transfers

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • streamlines emergency response governance in Lee County
  • referendum requirement ensures public oversight

Risks

  • potential transition period disruptions to service continuity
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Merger success depends on voter approval in the required referendum

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full transition details unavailable

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter No. 2026-192

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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