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Council reviews city contract clause on campaign contributions after state preemption concerns raised
Summary
City attorney told the council a 2021 state law (SB 1890 / §106.08) limits local governments from imposing contribution limits that differ from state law; councilmembers debated whether the city's longstanding contract clause prohibiting campaign participation by contractors is preempted and discussed replacing it with a requirement that contractors comply with applicable campaign finance laws.
City attorneys and staff briefed the council about a long-standing contract clause that has asked vendors not to participate in or contribute to local campaigns.
City Attorney (Mr. Kaler) said the Florida Legislature adopted SB 1890 in 2021 (codified as a subsection of §106.08), which preempts local contribution limits that diverge from state limits; he described the question…
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