H.B. No. 5671 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to establish new eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to serve as directors of the Johnson County Special Utility District. According to the newly added Section 7216.052, candidates must be qualified voters, retail water or sewer service customers of the district, and either landowners receiving services from the district or beneficiaries of a trust that owns such land. Additionally, the bill modifies Section 7216.101 to clarify that the district possesses all rights and powers applicable to special utility districts, while repealing Section 7216.102, which previously limited these powers.

Furthermore, the bill introduces Section 7216.152, granting the district the authority to issue bonds under Chapter 1371 of the Government Code, while specifying that Sections 49.181 and 49.182 of the Water Code do not apply to the district. This legislation aims to enhance the governance and financial capabilities of the Johnson County Special Utility District, ensuring that only qualified individuals can serve as directors and that the district has the necessary authority to manage its financial obligations effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 7216.101, Special District Local Laws Code 7216.102 (Special District Local Laws Code 7216)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 7216.101, Special District Local Laws Code 7216.102 (Special District Local Laws Code 7216)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 7216.101, Special District Local Laws Code 7216.102 (Special District Local Laws Code 7216)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 7216.101, Special District Local Laws Code 7216.102 (Special District Local Laws Code 7216)
Enrolled: Special District Local Laws Code 7216.101, Special District Local Laws Code 7216.102 (Special District Local Laws Code 7216)