The bill amends existing Florida statutes to clarify the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission (PSC) over water and wastewater systems, particularly concerning nonprofit organizations. It introduces new definitions, including "Governing board" and "Qualifying nonprofit organization," which outlines specific criteria that such organizations must meet to be exempt from PSC regulation. The bill also revises the existing exemption language to specify that only qualifying nonprofit organizations are exempt, replacing the previous broader term of nonprofit corporations.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new section, 367.24, which provides a procedure for the PSC to determine whether an organization qualifies for exempt status. This includes a process for organizations to petition for reinstatement of their qualifying status after a disqualification, with a mandatory waiting period of 24 months before reapplying. The PSC is tasked with adopting rules to implement these changes and must do so by July 1, 2026. Other sections of the bill conform cross-references to the new definitions and procedures established.

Statutes affected:
H 1319 Filed: 367.022, 288.0655, 624.105