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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney 
DATE:January  31, 2024
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 167 AND THE RELATED HOUSE BILL 169, FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH SEEK TO REPEAL THE STATE CONSTITUTION’S OUTDATED DEFINITION OF A LEGAL UNION OF MARRIAGE AND TO REMOVE PROHIBITION ON RECOGNITION OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGES, RESPECTIVELY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY


Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? __ Yes    No

If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS


The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez

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