The measure was backed 23-16 in the Republican-controlled chamber and now requires a vote in the state House before heading to Gov. DeSantis’ desk.
The legislation would dismantle Disney's special district on June 1, 2023.
The special status, which was granted by a state law in 1967, allows Disney to self-govern by collecting taxes and providing emergency services. Disney controls about 25,000 acres in the Orlando area, and the district allows the company to build new structures and pay impact fees for such construction without the approval of a local planning commission.
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