Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
HB 4017 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-193 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
This bill abolishes the Nassau County Recreation & Water Conservation & Control District No. 1 and repeals the underlying act. Responsibility for the district's assets and liabilities is transferred to the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County.
Nassau County residents, county administrative staff, and any entities currently under contract or served by the district.
The county must absorb all active obligations and legal responsibilities of the dissolved district.
Not stated, though the bill implies a shift in existing budgetary obligations and potential administrative costs during the integration phase.
Effective as of the enactment of Chapter No. 2026-193 (July 1, 2026).
Streamlining of local governance, reduction in the number of special districts, and centralized management of recreational and water conservation resources.
Potential for short-term service disruptions, loss of specialized district-level focus, and the requirement for the county to manage legacy liabilities.
The exact total value of the transferred assets and the full extent of the liabilities being absorbed remain unspecified in the provided abstract.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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The consolidation shifts oversight but may temporarily disrupt established recreation and water control services during the transfer phase.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; details on specific asset valuations or liability terms are absent.
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