S.B. No. 1733 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to modify the composition and election process of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority. The bill increases the number of commissioners from six to seven, with one commissioner elected at-large by the voters of the entire port authority and one commissioner elected from each of the six navigation commissioner precincts. Additionally, the bill establishes that the six precinct commissioners will draw lots to determine their terms, with three serving two-year terms and three serving four-year terms. Future elections for commissioners will be held every odd-numbered year on the uniform election date in May.

The bill also outlines the qualifications for applicants seeking to represent either a precinct or the port authority at large, requiring them to be bona fide residents of the respective area and qualified voters who own real property. The first election for the at-large commissioner is scheduled for May 2027, and the governor is tasked with appointing an interim at-large commissioner to serve until the elected candidate qualifies. 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)
Senate 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)
Engrossed: 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)
Enrolled: 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)