The bill amends section 171.0413 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for municipalities proposing to annex state-owned lands. Specifically, it mandates that municipalities must notify the county legislative delegation in writing or by email when the advertisement for the first public hearing is published. Additionally, the language in the bill changes the terms "shall" to "must" in several instances, emphasizing the mandatory nature of the requirements, such as the need for public hearings and the holding of a referendum before the annexation ordinance becomes effective.

Furthermore, the bill reenacts sections 101.6102(5) and 171.042 to incorporate the amendments made to section 171.0413. These sections relate to mail ballot elections for municipal annexation referendums and prerequisites for annexation, respectively. The bill outlines the necessity for a feasibility study to be prepared by the governing body of the municipality before commencing annexation procedures, ensuring that plans for urban services are adequately addressed. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 275 Filed: 171.0413