The legislator Florida Eye changes after 2024 hurricanes have addressed problems – NBC 6 Südflorida

The Florida House on Tuesday began a proposal on Tuesday to drive a proposal to build up the property tax on houses during the harmful hurricane season on Tuesday.

The subcommittee for natural resources and catastrophes of House unanimously approved a far -reaching invoice (HB 1535), which also deals with the provisions for accommodation, taking into account the deposits in the rural “tax -limited” counties and should provide the management of cranes on the storms.

Bill Sponsor Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota, said the proposal was the product of “Feedback from our local governments”.

Rep. Lindsay Cross, D-St. Petersburg proposed more clarity for long -term plans by the local government.

“The time after a storm may be one of the only possibilities if communities can be more resistant or proactive if the residents finally understand what it means to be affected and how this could not only happen in the future, but gets worse,” said Cross.

The legislation would prevent the districts as part of disaster declarations by the hurricane Debby, Hurrikan Helene or the Hurricane Milton to impose moratoriums that affect the reconstruction of storm -damaged real estate until October 1, 2027.

Local governments, school districts and special districts would also be prohibited to raise the effects of the effects if the reconstruction after the storm does not change earlier land use names.

In addition, residents can rebuild a farm -based property, up to 130 percent larger than the “footprint” in front of the hurricane are exposed to their estimated real estate values.

“Many of our residents who are located in the coastal area had to lift while they had to build when reconstruction,” said McFarland. “And it is almost impossible to lift your home and not increase the footprint, regardless of whether it adds an external staircase, or, as you know, more provisions for your supply companies.

The proposal also calls for state authorities to work with local governments in order to enable the repair and reconstruction of damaged structures.

Even in the context of the proposal, if an emergency is explained by the governor within 60 days of an election, the election supervisory authorities of the district could change the locations of the early voting reports, expand the early voting period to the day before an election and request the approval of the foreign minister to be used on election day.

The superiors could also take measures, such as the sending of ballot papers to displaced persons. Emergency plans would have to be determined if elections are exposed to, delayed or postponed due to an emergency.

Amy Keith, Executive Director of Common Cause Florida, described the proposal as the “step in the right direction” for the voters and a “strong start” for election supervisory authorities.

“No voters affected by disasters should be forced to submit more paperwork or drive through the district to hand over their ballot papers,” said Keith. “What you need are accessible coordination options and easy access to information on these options.”

The legislation also deals with a construction crane that was not removed before the hurricane Milton beat St. Petersburg last year. The crane collapsed into an office building.

The invoice would have to be secured 24 hours before the expected effects on the hurricane, all leverage devices, in order to adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations, including the removal of advertising, the definition of fixed booms, where there are feasible and the towers in a “Weathervane position”.

For the legislation, the Department of Emergency Management in Florida would also carry out a study on the nationwide needs of emergency accommodation, including accommodation for people with developmental disorders and the availability of space for pets. The department would also be instructed to coordinate the removal of ruins with tax -restricted counties in areas in which emergencies were declared.

Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene landed in the rural district of Taylor last year, while Hurricane Milton landed in the Sarasota district.

MP Jason Shoaf, a Republican of Port St. Joe, belongs to the district of Taylor County, described the invoice as “urgently needed” for the Big Benda region in North Florida. Shoaf added that he was looking forward to exciting the effects of the fiscal effects.

McFarland said she “selected” ideas from other bills in the house and in the Senate and intends to further revise the invoice.