Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
Information
Requested Action
title
MOTION TO APPROVE 2025 Broward County State Legislative and Executive Program ("State Program"); and to authorize staff to make any necessary technical or typographical changes.
body
Why Action is Necessary
Approval of the State Program requires Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides advocacy direction to staff from the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and contracted lobbyists.
Goal Related Icon(s)
?County Commission
?Go Green
?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
Annually, the Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, now the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, develops a state legislative platform addressing Commission Priorities, Appropriation Requests, and Policy Proposals. These proposals are compiled into one document titled the 2025 Broward County State Legislative and Executive Program ("State Program"). The State Program will guide legislative advocacy efforts for the 2025 Legislative Session.
The proposed State Program (attached as Exhibit 1) includes new and updated Commission Priority Issues appropriations and policy requests, and statements of support and opposition, as well as carryover policy and appropriation requests. Each new and updated proposal is identified in the State Program. Additional policy statements may be added to the State Program at a future meeting.
Below are the updated, added, or removed statements to the State Program:
STATE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES
Policy Statements
Added supporting Florida Airports Council, Florida Ports Council, and Florida Public Transit Association unless specific issues conflict Broward County positions.
COMMISSIONER PRIORITY ISSUES
Condominium Inspections and Reserves
-Moved "SUPPORT amending s.718.112, F.S., to extend the date a condominium mu...
Click here for full text