This ordinance prohibits San Francisco from funding travel to states that have passed laws since January 1, 2021, that restrict voting rights, and it also prevents the city from contracting with companies based in those states. The aim is to take a stand against legislation perceived as suppressing voting access.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit City-funded travel to states that have adopted laws on or after January 1, 2021, suppressing voting rights, and to prohibit City contracting with companies headquartered in states that have enacted such laws, or where work on the contract would be performed in such states.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address voter suppression laws enacted in various states after January 1, 2021, prompting the City of San Francisco to prohibit City-funded travel and contracting with those states.
Supervisor Walton introduced an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to prohibit City-funded travel and contracting with states that have enacted voter suppression laws after January 1, 2021.
The proposed legislation was referred to relevant departments for review and comment.
The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for passage after reviewing it.
The Board of Supervisors amended the ordinance and passed it on first reading.
The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
