The bill amends chapter 98-461 of the Laws of Florida to revise the boundaries of the Lee County Mosquito Control District, which will now encompass all of Lee County, as it repeals the existing Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District. The assets and liabilities of the Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District will be transferred to the Lee County Mosquito Control District as part of this merger. The bill also includes a requirement for a referendum to be held on November 3, 2026, during the general election, to seek approval from voters regarding the merger and the changes to the district boundaries.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the referendum question will ask voters if they approve the amendments to the Lee County Mosquito Control District, including the abolition of the Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District and the transfer of its assets and liabilities. The act will only take effect if a majority of qualified voters from both districts approve the measure in the referendum. Sections related to the referendum and the act's effective date will take effect immediately upon becoming law.