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FL H0361

FL H0361
Vote-by-mail Voting


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Introduced
10/14/2015
In Committee
10/30/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016

Introduced Session

2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises references of "absentee ballot" to "vote-by-mail ballot"; conforms terminology to changes made by act.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statutes to replace the term "absentee ballot" with "vote-by-mail ballot" throughout the election code, ensuring consistent terminology for ballots cast by mail. This change aims to modernize election language and clarify procedures for voters who cast their ballots from home rather than in person at a polling place. The bill also makes conforming changes to related definitions and processes, such as how absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters receive ballots, how voter registration lists are maintained, and how election results are reported, all while maintaining the core functionality and requirements of mail-in voting.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (23)

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 112 (Ch. 2016-37) (on 02/23/2016)

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