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CS/SB 1402: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Executive Business, Ethics and Elections ; Latvala ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Silver ; Lee ; Clary ; Bronson ; Childers ; Meadows

Elections; provides additional duty of Secretary of State; requires supervisors of elections to notify property appraisers of voters who are registered at address other than voters homestead address; revises definition of absent elector; requires photo ID to vote at polls; revises methods of delivery of absentee ballots; provides that persons who are preregistered to vote may serve on election boards, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $4,000,000.

Effective Date: 07/01/1998 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/22/1998 - Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter No. 98-129
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/20/1998 Senate • Prefiled
    2/26/1998 Senate • Referred to Executive Business, Ethics and Elections; Ways and Means
    3/3/1998 Senate • Introduced, referred to Executive Business, Ethics and Elections; Ways and Means -SJ 00086
    3/9/1998 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Executive Business, Ethics and Elections, 03/12/98, 9:00 am, Room-309C
    3/12/1998 Senate • Comm. Action: CS by Executive Business, Ethics and Elections -SJ 00182; CS read first time on 03/18/98 -SJ 00212
    3/17/1998 Senate • Now in Ways and Means -SJ 00182
    3/23/1998 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ways and Means, 03/26/98, 2:30 pm, Room-EL
    3/26/1998 Senate • Comm. Action:-Favorable by Ways and Means -SJ 00344
    3/27/1998 Senate • Placed on Calendar -SJ 00344
    4/1/1998 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00343
    4/2/1998 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00343; Read second time -SJ 00363; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00363
    4/8/1998 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00393; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00393; CS passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 4 -SJ 00393; Immediately certified -SJ 00393
    4/8/1998 House • In Messages
    4/14/1998 House • Received -HJ 00562; Read second time -HJ 00562; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00571; Was taken up -HJ 00578; Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted -HJ 00579; Read third time -HJ 00579; CS passed as amended; YEAS 76 NAYS 36 -HJ 00579
    4/15/1998 Senate • In returning messages
    4/21/1998 Senate • Was taken up -SJ 00729; Refused to concur, requests House recede/appoint Conference Comm. -SJ 00738; Conference Committee appointed: Senators Latvala, Silver, Lee; Alternate Meadows -SJ 00738
    4/21/1998 House • Was taken up -HJ 00960; Conference Committee appointed: Representatives Morse, Meek, Stabins; Alt: Carlton -HJ 00961
    4/21/1998 Senate • In returning messages
    4/24/1998 Senate • Conference Committee Report received -SJ 00892; Conference Committee Report adopted -SJ 00900; Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 30 NAYS 9 -SJ 00900
    4/24/1998 House • In returning messages
    4/28/1998 House • Conference Committee Report received -HJ 01412; Conference Committee Report adopted -HJ 01421; Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 73 NAYS 42 -HJ 01421
    4/28/1998 Senate • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 01098
    5/6/1998 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/22/1998 • Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter No. 98-129

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  • CS/SB 1402, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/29/1998 at 6:35 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 3743 (e1) Elections Meek Similar Last Action: 5/1/1998 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 98-129)
    Location:
    H 3683 (c1) Truth in Voting Act of 1998 Diaz de la Portilla Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 H Died in Committee on Crime & Punishment (JC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 98-129)
    Location:
    H 3941 Elections Meek Compare Last Action: 3/17/1998 H CS combines this bill with 3743; Comm. Action: CS by Election Reform (GRC); Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/HB 3743 (Died on House Calendar); Refer to CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 98-129)
    Location:
    H 3945 Election Boards Horan Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 H Died, reference deferred, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 98-129)
    Location:
    S 1792 Election Boards Jones Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 S Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 98-129)
    Location:
    S 2192 Elections Silver Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 S Died in Committee on Executive Business, Ethics and Elections, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 98-129)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.056
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.0975
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.471 Use of precinct register at polls.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.647
    101.65 Instructions to absent electors.
    101.657
    101.66
    101.665 Administration of oaths; military personnel, federal employees, and other absentee registrants.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.685
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.012 Consideration for registration; interference with registration; soliciting registrations for compensation; alteration of registration application.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.045 Vote selling.
    104.047
    104.051 Violations; neglect of duty; corrupt practices.
    104.0515 Voting rights; deprivation of, or interference with, prohibited; penalty.
    104.061 Corruptly influencing voting.
    104.081 Threats of employers to control votes of employees.
    104.24 Penalty for assuming name.
    104.42 Fraudulent registration and illegal voting; investigation.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.26 Powers of commission; rights and responsibilities of parties; findings by commission.
    106.265 Civil penalties.
    106.27 Determinations by commission; legal disposition.
    117.05 Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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  • CS/SB 1402, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/29/1998 at 6:30 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (38)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.056
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.0975
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.471 Use of precinct register at polls.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.647
    101.65 Instructions to absent electors.
    101.657
    101.66
    101.665 Administration of oaths; military personnel, federal employees, and other absentee registrants.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.685
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.012 Consideration for registration; interference with registration; soliciting registrations for compensation; alteration of registration application.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.045 Vote selling.
    104.047
    104.051 Violations; neglect of duty; corrupt practices.
    104.0515 Voting rights; deprivation of, or interference with, prohibited; penalty.
    104.061 Corruptly influencing voting.
    104.081 Threats of employers to control votes of employees.
    104.24 Penalty for assuming name.
    104.42 Fraudulent registration and illegal voting; investigation.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.26 Powers of commission; rights and responsibilities of parties; findings by commission.
    106.265 Civil penalties.
    106.27 Determinations by commission; legal disposition.
    117.05 Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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  • CS/SB 1402, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/10/1998 at 2:58 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    581678 - Conference Committee Amendment
    		4/24/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    253073 - Amendment
    		Morse 4/22/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/14/1998 10:50 AM House 76 Yeas - 36 Nays
    4/24/1998 12:14 PM Senate 30 Yeas - 9 Nays
    4/28/1998 10:10 AM House 73 Yeas - 42 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.056
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    98.0975
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.471 Use of precinct register at polls.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.647
    101.65 Instructions to absent electors.
    101.657
    101.66
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    104.012 Consideration for registration; interference with registration; soliciting registrations for compensation; alteration of registration application.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.045 Vote selling.
    104.047
    104.0515 Voting rights; deprivation of, or interference with, prohibited; penalty.
    104.061 Corruptly influencing voting.
    104.081 Threats of employers to control votes of employees.
    104.24 Penalty for assuming name.
    104.42 Fraudulent registration and illegal voting; investigation.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.26 Powers of commission; rights and responsibilities of parties; findings by commission.
    106.265 Civil penalties.
    106.27 Determinations by commission; legal disposition.
    117.05 Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.

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  • CS/SB 1402, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/18/1998 at 1:17 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Executive Business, Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) 3/12/1998 (pdf)
    Ways and Means (Post-Meeting) 3/24/1998 (pdf)
    House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    040968 - Amendment
    		Latvala 4/8/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    373236 - Amendment
    		Ostalkiewicz 5/10/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    722968 - Amendment
    		Ostalkiewicz 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/8/1998 11:09 AM Senate 34 Yeas - 4 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.056
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    98.0975
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.471 Use of precinct register at polls.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.647
    101.65 Instructions to absent electors.
    101.657
    101.66
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    104.012 Consideration for registration; interference with registration; soliciting registrations for compensation; alteration of registration application.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.045 Vote selling.
    104.047
    104.0515 Voting rights; deprivation of, or interference with, prohibited; penalty.
    104.061 Corruptly influencing voting.
    104.081 Threats of employers to control votes of employees.
    104.24 Penalty for assuming name.
    104.42 Fraudulent registration and illegal voting; investigation.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.26 Powers of commission; rights and responsibilities of parties; findings by commission.
    106.265 Civil penalties.
    106.27 Determinations by commission; legal disposition.
    117.05 Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.

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  • SB 1402, Original Filed Version Posted 2/25/1998 at 8:30 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.056
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.0975
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.471 Use of precinct register at polls.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.647
    101.65 Instructions to absent electors.
    101.657
    101.66
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    104.012 Consideration for registration; interference with registration; soliciting registrations for compensation; alteration of registration application.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.045 Vote selling.
    104.047
    104.0515 Voting rights; deprivation of, or interference with, prohibited; penalty.
    104.061 Corruptly influencing voting.
    104.081 Threats of employers to control votes of employees.
    104.24 Penalty for assuming name.
    104.42 Fraudulent registration and illegal voting; investigation.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.26 Powers of commission; rights and responsibilities of parties; findings by commission.
    106.265 Civil penalties.
    106.27 Determinations by commission; legal disposition.
    117.05 Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.

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