StateFlorida

HB 4091: Sarasota and Manatee Counties

State Affairs CommitteeIntroduced

HB 4091 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-222 (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

Sarasota and Manatee Counties ; Creates University Town Center Improvement District, independent special taxing district, in Sarasota & Manatee Counties; provides purposes of district; establishes boundaries of district; provides powers of district; creates Board of Supervisors; provides for organization, powers, dutie...

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified in abstract

Risks

  • None identified in abstract

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved local infrastructure funding
  • Facilitates localized development through district powers

Risks

  • Introduction of new non-ad valorem tax assessments
  • Long-term fiscal liabilities from potential bond issuances

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Localized management of district improvements

Risks

  • Potential lack of direct public oversight for the independent board
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Formation of independent special districts can fragment regional governance

Limitation

Analysis based on legislative abstract only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter No. 2026-222

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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