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 programs and infrastructure. These agreements 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 for well inspections and to create environmental programs related to groundwater.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing legal language regarding the assessment and use of fees collected by the district. It allows fees to be used not only for operational costs but also for the new purposes outlined in the newly added 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)