H.B. No. 2989 proposes to rename the Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 to the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District, reflecting a significant change in the district's identity. The bill amends various sections of the Special District Local Laws Code to incorporate this new name, including the heading of Chapter 3854 and the definition of "District." Additionally, it updates the general powers of the district to include rights and privileges under specific chapters of the Water Code, while also removing references to the previous name.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 3854.1515, which grants the district the authority to act as a nonfederal sponsor for federal project partnership agreements, allowing it to engage in maritime operations such as operating barges and dredging, even outside its territorial waters. The bill also clarifies the district's authority to acquire land interests in accordance with updated provisions of the Water Code. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 3854.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.151, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 3854)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 3854.001, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.002, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.151, Special District Local Laws Code 3854.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 3854)