PassedFinal tally · 5–0·Oct 13, 2021 · Regular·Item 13.01
Resolution No. 21-R-32 – Legal Challenge to House Bill 1 (Anti-Riot Law)
Plain-language summary
The Commission unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the City to file a lawsuit challenging Florida's CS/HB1 anti-riot law. The City Attorney was directed to enter into a pro bono legal services agreement with the Community Justice Project, the Public Rights Project, and/or the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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How each commissioner voted
5 present
The Motion
As stated on the record
“Adopt Resolution No. 21-R-32 authorizing the filing of a lawsuit challenging the CS/HB1 and direct the City Attorney to enter into a professional services agreement with attorneys engaged by the Community Justice Project, the Public Rights Project, and/or the Southern Poverty Law Center to represent the City of Tallahassee pro bono.”
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Official agenda title
Legal Challenge to House Bill 1 (HB1) / Anti-riot law; Resolution No. 21-R-32
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