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Okeechobee County votes to join lawsuit challenging Florida’s Senate Bill 180
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to join litigation against Senate Bill 180, citing concerns the law includes unfunded mandates and provisions that erode home rule. County attorneys told the board there are strong legal counts, including single‑subject and title defects.
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to join a multi‑government lawsuit challenging Florida Senate Bill 180, saying parts of the law conflict with local authority and impose unfunded mandates.
Commissioner Burrows urged the county to act, framing the issue as a defense of home rule: "If you don't start fighting for home rule and start fighting for your constituents, then we don't need to be here in these seats," he said, arguing the bill had become a vehicle for statewide…
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