SB 1392 repeals section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, which currently requires special districts to establish goals, objectives, and performance measures for district programs and activities. Under existing law, those districts must also publish an annual report describing which goals and objectives were achieved and which were not. By repealing that section, the bill removes this specific statewide reporting and performance-measurement requirement for special districts.
The bill is narrowly focused and does not create a new regulatory program or impose a replacement reporting framework. Its practical effect is to reduce a transparency and accountability obligation that applies to special districts under current law, leaving districts with fewer statutory requirements to document performance outcomes in an annual public report.
Impact
This bill amends Florida law by repealing s. 189.0694, F.S., thereby eliminating the statutory mandate that special districts adopt goals, objectives, and performance measures and issue an annual report on progress toward those measures. The affected entities are Florida special districts, which may include a wide range of local governmental units such as water management, fire control, community development, and other special-purpose districts. The repeal would remove a statewide reporting requirement and could reduce administrative duties and public performance disclosure obligations for those districts.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or vote records were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate or recorded support/opposition in the available materials. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears technical and administrative rather than controversial, but it would likely be viewed differently depending on whether stakeholders prioritize reduced reporting burdens or continued transparency and accountability for special districts.
Contention
The main point of contention is likely the tradeoff between administrative relief and public accountability. Supporters would likely argue that the repeal reduces paperwork and compliance costs for special districts, especially smaller districts with limited staff. Opponents would likely argue that eliminating goals, performance measures, and annual reporting weakens oversight and makes it harder for residents and policymakers to evaluate district effectiveness. No specific legislators, agencies, or stakeholder groups are identified in the provided record.