We’re in the last week of regular session, though it has already been announced that an additional session will be needed to complete the budget.
Please follow https://www.eqfl.org/2026-Resistance-Report-Week8 to know which bills you need to call your House and Senate members about.
Pay attention to HB 1001, which is the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill. Please call your representatives to express your opposition to this bill.
OPPOSE: Anti-Diversity in Local Government (HB 1001/SB 1134)
Sponsors: Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough
- What it does: This bill is a state sledgehammer to stop cities and counties from any action that recognizes and responds to differences based on race, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation, with limited exceptions. It would repeal existing programs, ban their funding, and threaten city and county officials with removal from office for anything vaguely labeled “diversity, equity, or inclusion.” Local elected officials have stated that its vagueness and extreme penalties would stop local governments from a range of actions like hosting or supporting Prides, offering LGBTQ+ cultural competency training, recognizing Black History Month, or having women and minority-owned business programs.
- What happened: SB 1134 PASSED out of the Senate by a vote of 25-11 with Senator Alexis Calatayud (R-Miami) joining Senate Democrats in voting no. Next, the bill will head to the House for consideration and a final vote.
-Hank B.
President
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