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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising requirements for the uniform statewide voter registration application and the acceptance of such applications; deleting an exemption from public records requirements for information related to a voter registration applicant's or voter's prior felony conviction and his or her restoration of voting rights to conform to changes made by the act; deleting a provision that prohibits the use of an address appearing on identification presented by an elector at the polls as a basis to confirm an elector's legal residence; increasing the no-solicitation zone surrounding the entrance of a polling place or an early voting site wherein certain activities are prohibited; requiring the Division of Elections to periodically adjust campaign contribution limits for inflation, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several revisions to Florida's election laws:
It updates the uniform statewide voter registration application to require applicants to indicate if they have been convicted of a felony and if their voting rights have been restored. It also removes a public records exemption for information related to a voter's prior felony conviction and restoration of rights. The bill prohibits the use of an elector's address on their ID to challenge their legal residence, and increases the no-solicitation zone around polling places from 100 to 150 feet. It requires the Division of Elections to periodically adjust campaign contribution limits for inflation. Additionally, the bill preempts local governments from enacting their own campaign finance laws that differ from the state's. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Ethics and Elections, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 90 (Ch. 2021-11), CS/CS/SB 1890 (Ch. 2021-16) (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/656 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/656/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/656/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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