HB 4029: Hillsborough County Charter
HB 4029 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-197 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialHillsborough 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 appointment...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- none identified
Risks
- none identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential for more localized representation
Risks
- administrative costs associated with transitioning to an 11-member board
Society
Benefits
- strengthens local democratic process via required referendum
Risks
- potential for increased political gridlock due to modified voting thresholds
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Changing appointment thresholds for county attorneys and administrators may significantly alter local government accountability.
Analysis based exclusively on legislative abstract; full bill text not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter No. 2026-197
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