The bill to drastically change Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District moved a step closer to reality today as the Florida House voted 82-31 in favor of the bill.
As expected, the bill was passed along party-lines, and moves to replace the governing body's board with five members appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
In addition, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would be renamed "Central Florida Tourism Oversight District."
The next step for the bill is a vote before the Florida Senate on Friday, February 10, where it is expected to pass.
The creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District in 1967 allowed Disney the luxury of establishing its own independent government that handles many aspects of the Walt Disney World property, including emergency services, infrastructure, and construction permitting.
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle commented last week on the move, saying "We are monitoring the progression of the draft legislation, which is complex given the long history of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Disney works under a number of different models and jurisdictions around the world, and regardless of the outcome, we remain committed to providing the highest quality experience for the millions of guests who visit each year."
The action by DeSantis comes in retaliation to Disney's public opposition to the parental rights law, which took place under the ex-CEO Bob Chapek.
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