The bill, H.B. No. 1729, proposes a limitation on the number of terms a person may serve as a commissioner of Port Freeport. It amends Section 5002.053 of the Special District Local Laws Code to include new provisions regarding term limits. Specifically, the bill states that an individual may not be elected as a commissioner if they have previously served two or more full terms. Additionally, it clarifies that completing the remainder of an unexpired term due to a vacancy does not count as serving a full term for the purposes of this limitation.

The bill also specifies that the newly established term limits will not apply to any terms of office that began before the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This ensures that current commissioners are not retroactively affected by the new regulations. Overall, the legislation aims to promote turnover and potentially enhance governance within the Port Freeport commission by limiting the duration of service for its members.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 5002.053 (Special District Local Laws Code 5002)