The bill amends the Special District Local Laws Code to change the composition and election process of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority. It increases the number of commissioners from six to seven, with one commissioner elected at-large by the voters of the entire district and six commissioners elected from designated navigation commissioner precincts. The bill also establishes a process for the initial election of the at-large commissioner in May 2027 and requires the governor to appoint an interim at-large commissioner to serve until the election.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the newly elected commissioners from the precincts will draw lots to determine their terms, with three serving two-year terms and three serving four-year terms. It also clarifies the residency requirements for applicants seeking to represent either a precinct or the district at large. The bill outlines the necessary qualifications for candidates and ensures compliance with legal notice requirements prior to its introduction. The act will 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 5003.051, Special District Local Laws Code 5003.053, Special District Local Laws Code 5003.054 (Special District Local Laws Code 5003)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 5003.051, Special District Local Laws Code 5003.053, Special District Local Laws Code 5003.054 (Special District Local Laws Code 5003)