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ITEM: DISCUSSION OF SB1134 COMPLIANCE AUDIT
REQUEST: Presentation and Council Discussion of Senate Bill 1134 Compliance Efforts.
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EXPLANATION: During the 2026 legislative session, the Florida Legislature adopted Senate Bill 1134, subsequently signed into law as Chapter 2026-43, Laws of Florida. The legislation establishes new restrictions on certain official actions, expenditures, programs, policies, and contractual relationships of Florida municipalities and counties relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The legislation becomes effective January 1, 2027, and requires local governments to evaluate existing practices and implement appropriate measures to ensure compliance.
In anticipation of the effective date, staff initiated a comprehensive review of its operations, policies, programs, expenditures, contracts, and relationships with community organizations to identify potential areas affected by the legislation.
This effort is intended to accomplish three primary objectives:
Ensure that Village operations and expenditures comply with the requirements of state law.
Identify and address potential impacts on existing programs, community partnerships, contractual obligations, and Village-sponsored activities.
Preserve, to the extent legally permissible, the Village's ability to provide public services, support community organizations, and maintain the programs and activities that contribute to Wellington's quality of life.
Senate Bill 1134 establishes restrictions on municipal and county governmental actions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Among its principal provisions, the legislation:
Prohibits municipalities and counties from funding, promoting, or taking certain official actions relating to DEI.
Prohibits expenditures for establishing, supporting, sustaining, or staffing DEI offices or officers.
Restricts the use of local government funds by employees, contractors, and other parties for prohibited initiatives.
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