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FL S1206

FL S1206
Elections


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Introduced
02/27/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Secretary of State to be elected rather than appointed; requiring an applicant to designate a party affiliation or select "no party affiliation" to be registered to vote; authorizing a person who meets certain requirements to register to vote at an early voting site or at his or her polling place and to immediately thereafter cast a ballot; authorizing the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to preregister certain individuals to vote; authorizing a candidate to pay his or her qualification fee with a cashier's check; requiring the Governor to consult with affected supervisors of elections in fixing the dates for special elections, etc.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Florida's election laws. It requires the Secretary of State to be elected rather than appointed, allows for same-day voter registration, expands the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' role in voter registration, establishes a strategic elections equipment reserve, modifies the vote-by-mail ballot process, and makes various other changes to the administration of elections in Florida.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections (on 05/05/2023)

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