Title
Approving a resolution opposing the restriction on the use of public funds for hiring of lobbyists and paying dues to organizations that hire lobbyists.
Summary
This item has been included on the agenda for discussion and potential action on the item. During the 86th Legislature, Senate Bill 29 threatened to prevent cities, counties, river authorities, public hospital boards, community colleges, emergency service districts, special districts, economic development coalitions, or school districts from using public funds to hire professional lobbyists or pay dues to an organization that hires lobbyists. This legislation was misleadingly promoted as “taxpayer protection” and it was defeated in the Texas House by a solid bipartisan majority vote, but another attempt to pass such has already been filed for the 87th Legislative Session: SB 234 (Hall) and its companion, HB 749 (Middleton).
Prior City Council Action
November 8, 2020 - City Council approved a resolution (Res 1794-20-09-08-0761) adopting a Legislative Agenda.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on February 23, 2021.
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Supporting documents attached:
Proposed Resolution
Legislative Agenda Res 1794-20-09-08-0761
Recommended Action
Approve the resolution.