The bill, H.B. No. 5687, introduces new provisions for the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District, specifically focusing on improvements related to roads and environmental programs. It mandates that the district must enter into agreements with counties to facilitate these improvements or develop necessary infrastructure, with such agreements requiring approval from a majority of the district's board and annual renewal. Additionally, the bill allows the district to utilize export fees to fund the improvement of county roads essential for inspecting wells and to develop environmental programs related to groundwater.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing legal language regarding the assessment and use of fees authorized under Section 8865.151. It removes the provision that fees can only be assessed annually and adds that these fees can also be used to cover the operational costs of the district and for purposes outlined in the new Section 8865.1025. The bill 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)