Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateFloridaIntroduced
HB 4053: Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
HB 4053 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-208 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
48OUT OF 100
Score:48/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County; Provides exemption from non-ad valorem assessments for churches & specified religious institutions otherwise exempt from ad valorem taxes; provides calculation methods for non-ad valorem assessments; revises non-ad valorem assessments for residential properties & non-ad valorem assessments for industrial properties exceeding 40,000 square feet.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Provides tax relief for churches and religious institutions
- Standardizes calculation methods for non-ad valorem assessments
- Modernizes assessment structures for industrial properties
Risks
- Reduces total revenue stream for the fire protection district
- May shift tax burden onto remaining residential/commercial property owners
- Administrative costs associated with recalculating assessments
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Removes financial assessment burden from religious entities
- Strengthens community support for non-profit religious institutions
- Simplifies tax status verification for churches
Risks
- Risk of perceived inequity among residential taxpayers
- Potential reduction in community-funded safety service levels
- Complexity in certifying religious status for exemptions
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
- Codifies specific assessment calculation rules in law
- Reduces arbitrary assessment discretion by the district
- Legislative action increases transparency for local tax policy
Risks
- Shifts local policy control from district board to state legislature
- Reduces local board flexibility in budget management
- Administrative difficulty in implementing complex assessment changes
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Standardizes assessment base to ensure reliable funding calculations
- Clarifies the fiscal relationship between property and fire services
- Ensures consistent fire protection coverage for exempt properties
Risks
- Potential reduction in total funding for emergency operations
- Budget constraints could impact response times or personnel
- Risk of service degradation if revenue gap is not offset
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Revenue reductions for fire districts pose a potential risk to the adequacy of emergency service funding.
Analysis scope
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