S.B. No. 1733 amends the governance structure of the Calhoun Port Authority by increasing the board of commissioners from six to seven members. The bill specifies that one commissioner will be elected at-large by the voters of the entire port authority, while the remaining six commissioners will be elected from designated navigation commissioner precincts. Additionally, the bill introduces a new process for determining the terms of the precinct commissioners, where three will serve two-year terms and three will serve four-year terms, with subsequent commissioners serving staggered four-year terms.

The bill also outlines the qualifications for candidates 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 election. 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)