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 grants 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.

The bill also repeals Section 7216.102, which previously limited the district's powers. The changes aim to enhance the governance of the district by ensuring that directors have a vested interest in the services provided and to streamline the district's bond issuance process. 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 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)