2009-27058 ResoRESOLUTION NO.: 2009-2705A
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE
BILL 397 AND SENATE BILL 2012 WHICH PROHIBIT
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS BASED UPON
SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR
EXPRESSION, PREGNANCY, AND FAMILIAL STATUS UNDER
THE FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1992 AND THEREBY
CREATING A PROHIBITION AGAINST THOSE WHO
DISCRIMINATE ON THESE IMPERMISSIBLE GROUNDS;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT CERTIFIED
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO GOVERNOR CHARLIE
CRIST, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, AND
THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE THE SUPPORT OF THESE
BILLS IN ITS 2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, House Bill 397 and companion Senate Bill 2012 seek to identify additional
discriminatory practices in the treatment of persons based upon sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, pregnancy, and familial status which would be recognized within the
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992; and
WHEREAS, the general purpose of the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 is to secure for
all individuals within the State freedom from discrimination, and to protect their interest in
personal dignity, to make available to the State their full productive capacities, to secure the
State against domestic strife and unrest; to preserve the public safety, health, and general
welfare, and to promote the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within the State; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 397 and companion Senate Bill 2012 propose important and
essential amendments to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, which would further allow
protection and security to those individuals who are wrongfully: and with prejudicial intent,
discriminated against based upon their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, and familial status; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach embrace the
equal treatment of all individuals, and deplore discrimination against individuals based upon
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, and familial status in the City of
Miami Beach and the State of Florida: and
WHEREAS, the amendment to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 would protect those
discriminated individuals, and preserve and promote the interests, rights, and privileges of
persons based upon sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, and familial
status in the City of Miami Beach and the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Florida Legislature is
hereby urged to adopt House Bill 397 and companion Senate Bill 2012 which identify additional
discriminatory practices in the treatment of persons based upon sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, pregnancy, and familial status as set forth and would be recognized
within the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 in the State of Florida. In addition, the City Clerk is
hereby directed to transmit certified copies of this Resolution to Governor Charlie Crist, the
President of the Florida Senate, and the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and
to direct the City Administration to include the support of these bills in its 2009 legislative
priorities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22ed da of A ril 2009
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Sh3.YT Resolu5on S~ppo~ing Possayc o~ I IB 397;`SB2G1"1
Please place a resolution on the April Commission agenda supporting the passaye of
H8397!S62012 which would amend the Florida anti-discrimination statute to prohibi±
discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity of expression, and directing the
City of Miami Beach lobbyist to undertake best efforts for the passage of this legislation.
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Date ~(-Z2-09