HB 4055: City of Lake Wales, Polk County
HB 4055 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-209 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialCity of Lake Wales, Polk County; Provides exception to general law for licensed alcoholic beverage vendors located within specified area of City of Lake Wales; provides that licensed alcoholic beverage vendors within specified area must comply with all ordinances, statutes, & rules not inconsistent with specified provi...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential operational flexibility for local vendors
- Targeted local economic stimulation
Risks
- Creates regulatory fragmentation by bypassing general state law
Society
Benefits
- Allows local municipal control over district development
Risks
- Potentially inconsistent regulatory standards compared to surrounding areas
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Local exemptions to general liquor laws may create disparate regulatory environments
Analysis based on abstract only; full text of the local act not reviewed
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter No. 2026-209
Committee
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UpcomingGovernor
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