S.B. No. 1745 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to officially rename the "Chambers County Improvement District No. 1" to the "Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District." This change is reflected in the heading of Chapter 3854 and throughout various sections of the code, including the definition of the district and its nature as a political subdivision of the state. The bill also updates the legal language to ensure consistency with the new name, replacing references to the old name with the new one.

Additionally, the bill expands the powers of the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District by allowing it to act as a nonfederal sponsor under federal project partnership agreements. This includes the ability to operate barges, engage in dredging, and conduct related maritime operations outside the district's territory. The bill also clarifies the district's authority to acquire land interests in accordance with relevant chapters 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)
Senate 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)
Engrossed: 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)
Enrolled: 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)