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FL S0170

Local Ordinances


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
05/01/2023
Crossed Over
03/09/2023
Passed
05/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing courts to assess and award reasonable attorney fees and costs and damages in certain civil actions filed against local governments; providing certain procedures for continued meetings on proposed ordinances and resolutions for counties; requiring a county to suspend enforcement of an ordinance that is the subject of a certain legal action if certain conditions are met; providing certain procedures for continued meetings on proposed ordinances for municipalities, etc.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide legal protections for local governments and their residents against certain local ordinances. Key provisions include: - Authorizing courts to assess reasonable attorney fees, costs, and damages against local governments if a civil action successfully challenges the adoption or enforcement of a local ordinance on the grounds that it is expressly preempted by state law or the state constitution, or is arbitrary or unreasonable. - Requiring counties and municipalities to suspend enforcement of certain challenged ordinances and prioritize court cases regarding the validity of such ordinances. - Requiring counties and municipalities to prepare business impact estimates before enacting certain ordinances to assess the direct economic impact on private businesses. - Clarifying procedures for continuing meetings on proposed county and municipal ordinances. The bill is intended to protect the public interest and promote transparency and accountability in local government policymaking.

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Community Affairs (S), Rules (S)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-309 (on 07/05/2023)

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