State Legislative Updates
Summary
Tallahassee is moving bills that would stop cities from spending money or taking any official action tied to 'DEI' — meaning no more heritage months, proclamations, or even posting about events. North Miami passed a formal resolution of opposition and is lobbying against it before session ends in about two weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could force the city to cancel funded cultural events and programs it already supports.
Residents who value the city's heritage celebrations and civic recognitions.
First-responder staffing could be threatened by Amendment 3's revenue losses.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Special Council — September 9, 2026
State Reps. Aristide and Joseph walked the council through new laws on budget transparency, cybersecurity, DEI restrictions, union rules and condo protections — plus the growing fiscal hit from Amendment 3, which could cost Miami-Dade hundreds of millions.
Regular Council Meeting - Part 2 — June 23, 2026
State Rep. Fabian Basabé told the council residents are calling him about the city's consultant contracts and spending, and floated a free state operational audit. The mayor pushed back, saying residents should call their own council members.
Regular Council — June 9, 2026
A state constitutional amendment on the November ballot would significantly change Florida's property tax system, potentially cutting deeply into city revenue. The council authorized its attorney to join litigation opposing the measure, and staff will develop educational materials within legal limits.
Regular Council — February 24, 2026
Tallahassee is moving bills that would stop cities from spending money or taking any official action tied to 'DEI' — meaning no more heritage months, proclamations, or even posting about events. North Miami passed a formal resolution of opposition and is lobbying against it before session ends in about two weeks.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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