S.B. No. 3058 introduces new provisions for the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District, specifically focusing on improvements related to roads and environmental programs. The bill mandates that the district must enter into agreements with counties to facilitate these improvements, which require approval from a majority of the district's board and must be renewed annually. Additionally, the district is authorized to utilize export fees to enhance county roads necessary for inspecting wells and to develop environmental programs and infrastructure pertinent to groundwater management.
The bill also amends existing language regarding the assessment and use of fees collected by the district. It allows for fees to be assessed annually and specifies that these funds can be used for operational costs as well as for the new purposes outlined in the newly added Section 8865.1025. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8865.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8865)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8865.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8865)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 8865.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8865)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8865.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8865)