Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1091	Senate Author:  Nichols
Effective:  6-15-07	House Sponsor:  McReynolds

            Senate Bill 1091 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to create the Somerset Municipal Utility District No. 1 in San Jacinto County, subject to voter approval at a confirmation election.  The bill grants the district powers to undertake certain road projects and to develop and maintain recreational facilities, but the district may not, for purposes of road projects, exercise the power of eminent domain outside its boundaries, and may not, for recreational facility purposes, acquire land, an easement, or other property inside or outside its boundaries by condemnation.  Ad valorem tax bonds for road projects require approval by a two‑thirds majority of those voting in a district election, and bonds and other obligations for such projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.  The bill prohibits the district from imposing impact fees or assessments on certain utility properties.