StateFlorida

HB 4061: Hillsborough County

Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeIntroduced

HB 4061 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-212 (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Hillsborough County; Creates Land Reserve Stewardship District; establishes compliance with minimum requirements for creation of independent special district; establishes legal boundaries of district; provides for jurisdiction & charter & governing board; provides method for transition of board from landowner control t...

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for structured planning of community infrastructure

Risks

  • Development-driven infrastructure may impact local environmental footprints

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Enables financing mechanisms for community growth and development

Risks

  • Creates future financial liabilities for residents through assessments and taxes

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Establishes a governance transition plan from developers to residents

Risks

  • Risk of developer-controlled governance during the initial district phases
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Special districts may impose significant long-term financial obligations on property owners

Limitation

Analysis is based on limited summary text

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter No. 2026-212

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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