Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateFloridaIntroduced
HB 4029: Hillsborough County Charter
Michael Owen
HB 4029 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-197 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Hillsborough County Charter ; Revises number of commissioners on Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners; revises territory of each county district; revises district reapportionment requirements; revises vote count requirements for enactment of ordinances & resolutions, for county internal auditor appointments & removals, for county administrator appointments & removals, for county attorney appointments & removals, & for charter amendments; revises process for appointing charter review board members & for proposing amendments to charter; provides requirements for transitions to single-member district & to 11-member board of commissioners; requires referendum.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases the number of commissioners for broader representation
- Mandates a public referendum to approve structural changes
- Clarifies voting thresholds for key administrative appointments
Risks
- Potential for government gridlock due to new voting requirements
- Complexity involved in transitioning to an 11-member board
- Risk of political influence in charter review board appointments
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Structural changes to local government boards can create immediate administrative instability.
Analysis scope
Source limited to legislative abstract; full text of charter changes unavailable.
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