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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires Secretary of State to be elected rather than appointed; authorizes DHSMV to preregister certain individuals to vote; requires DHSMV to electronically transmit voter registration information to DOS; requires applicant to designate party affiliation or select "no party affiliation" to be registered to vote; amends election provisions relating to voter registration, early voting, special elections, provisional ballots, vote-by-mail, polling sites, and certifying returns; revises penalties for third-party voter registration organizations; establishes General Election Day as paid holiday.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Requires the Secretary of State to be elected rather than appointed, with the Secretary serving a 4-year term.
- Authorizes the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to preregister certain individuals to vote and requires DHSMV to electronically transmit voter registration information to the Department of State.
- Requires applicants to designate a party affiliation or select "no party affiliation" to be registered to vote.
- Makes various amendments to Florida's election laws, including provisions related to voter registration, early voting, special elections, provisional ballots, vote-by-mail, polling sites, and certifying election returns.
- Revises penalties for third-party voter registration organizations.
- Establishes General Election Day as a paid holiday.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee (on 05/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1469 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1469/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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