Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT and authorize County Administration, in consultation with the County Attorney's Office, to take all actions necessary with respect to County administrative and operational rules, regulations, programs, and policies to timely comply with Senate Bill 1134 (2026), including any necessary budgetary and administrative actions; and to direct and authorize the County Administrator, in consultation with the County Attorney's Office, to negotiate and execute amendments to County contracts at no additional cost to the County to the extent necessary to timely comply with Senate Bill 1134 (2026), subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office.
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to provide the referenced direction and authority.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the referenced direction and authority.
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Summary Explanation/Background
Senate Bill 1134 (2026) ("SB 1134"), as enacted by the Florida Legislature, becomes effective January 1, 2027. SB 1134 generally prohibits local governments from funding or promoting or taking any official action related to diversity, equity, or inclusion, as defined by Section 125.595, Florida Statutes.
This agenda item provides appropriate direction and authority to County Administration to take all actions necessary to timely comply with SB 1134, including any necessary changes to County administrative and operational rules, regulations, programs, and policies, and any necessary amendments to County contracts. The January 1, 2027, effective date enables the County Administrator to provide prior notice to the County Commission before taking any action to modify a rule, regulation, program, or policy that was approved by the Commission or tha...
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