Florida H4049: Office of General Counsel of City of Jacksonville, Duval County

What the bill says

An act relating to the office of general counsel of the City of Jacksonville, Duval County; amending chapter 92-341, Laws of Florida, as amended; authorizing the Duval County School Board to employ a general counsel, who shall be independent of the office of general counsel of the City of Jacksonville; providing that certain legal services continue to be provided through the office of general counsel of the city; providing an effective date.

From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:

An act relating to the office of general counsel of the City of Jacksonville, Duval County; amending chapter 92-341, Laws of Florida, as amended; authorizing the Duval County School Board to employ a general counsel, who shall be independent of the office of general counsel of the City of Jacksonville; providing that certain legal services continue to be provided through the office of general counsel of the city; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 7.01 of Article 7 of chapter 92-341, Laws of Florida, as amended by City of Jacksonville Ordinance No. 2014-723-E, is amended to read: ARTICLE 7 OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.01. Office established; general responsibility. There is established an office of the City of Jacksonville to be known as the office of general counsel, which shall have the responsibility for furnishing legal services to the city and its independent agencies, except that the council may create an ENROLLED HB 4049 2026 Legislature CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions. hb4049 -00-er Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES office of legislative counsel within the legislative branch whose purpose shall be to advise and assist the council and its committees and members in the achievement of a clear, faithful and coherent expression …

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Sponsors

• Duggan, Wyman (R, HD-012) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Chapter No. 2026-206
2. June 8, 2026: Approved by Governor
3. May 27, 2026: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
4. March 11, 2026: Ordered enrolled
5. March 11, 2026: In Messages
6. March 11, 2026: Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 790
7. March 11, 2026: Read 3rd time -SJ 790
8. March 11, 2026: Read 2nd time -SJ 790
9. March 11, 2026: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
10. March 11, 2026: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785

Votes

• Senate: H 4049 Filed (March 11, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: H 4049 Filed (February 11, 2026): 108 yea, 5 nay, passed
• House: State Affairs Committee (February 3, 2026): 22 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House: State Affairs Committee (February 3, 2026): 22 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House: Education Administration Subcommittee (January 29, 2026): 17 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House: Education Administration Subcommittee (January 29, 2026): 17 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H4049?

H4049 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Office of General Counsel of City of Jacksonville, Duval County.

What does H4049 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the office of general counsel of the City of Jacksonville, Duval County; amending chapter 92-341, Laws of Florida, as amended; authorizing the Duval County School Board to employ a general counsel, who shall be independent of the office of general counsel of the City of Jacksonville; providing that certain legal services continue to be provided through the office of general counsel of the city; providing an effective date.

What is the status of H4049?

Chaptered as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter No. 2026-206 (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored H4049?

Duggan, Wyman (R, HD-012).

Where is the official record for H4049?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4049