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CS/HB 1925: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Rules, Ethics & Elections ; Goodlette

Elections; provides that candidates receiving highest number of votes in primary election are declared nominated; provides for development of statewide voter registration database; requires verification of elector's eligibility if elector's name is not on precinct register; provides penalty for releasing results of election prior to closing of polls; provides for nonpartisan voter education & pollworker recruitment & training, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/2001 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/4/2001 Senate - Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    4/10/2001 House • Filed; Introduced -HJ 00498
    4/11/2001 House • Referred to Procedural & Redistricting Council -HJ 00512
    4/17/2001 House • On Council agenda-- Procedural & Redistricting Council, 04/19/01, 11:00 am, 404-H
    4/19/2001 House • CS by- Procedural & Redistricting Council; YEAS 11 NAYS 6 -HJ 00549
    4/23/2001 House • CS read first time on 04/23/01 -HJ 00546; Pending review of CS under Rule 6 -HJ 00549; Placed on Calendar, on second reading -HJ 00549
    4/24/2001 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00557; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00558; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00561, -HJ 00579
    4/25/2001 House • Read third time -HJ 00668; CS passed as amended; YEAS 78 NAYS 39 -HJ 00669
    4/25/2001 Senate • In Messages
    4/27/2001 Senate • Received, referred to Ethics and Elections; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00572
    5/4/2001 Senate • Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)

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  • CS/HB 1925, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/27/2001 at 7:19 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 189 (e1) Military & Overseas Voter Protection Needelman Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)
    Location:
    H 1625 Elections Hart Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died in Committee on Rules, Ethics & Elections (PRC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)
    Location:
    H 1987 Elections Goodlette Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)
    Location:
    S 200 (c1) Military & Overseas Voter Protection King Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)
    Location:
    S 1116 (c1) Certification of Election Results Ethics and Elections Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40)
    Location:
    S 1118 (e2) Ethics and Elections Compare Last Action: 5/10/2001 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor; Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-40
    Location:
    S 1374 (c2) Elections Carlton Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1118 (Ch. 2001-40), CS/SB 1872 (Ch. 2001-220)
    Location:

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    274584 - Amendment
    Posey 4/26/2001
    6:19 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    123509 - Amendment
    Gannon 4/25/2001
    9:22 AM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (53)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    10.1008 Applicability.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.0975 Central voter file; periodic list maintenance.
    98.0977
    98.0979
    98.255 Voter educational programs and materials.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    99.063 Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
    99.095 Alternative method of qualifying.
    99.096 Minor party candidates; names on ballot.
    99.103 Department of State to remit part of filing fees and party assessments of candidates to state executive committee.
    100.061 First primary election.
    100.071 Grouping of candidates on primary ballots.
    100.081 Conducting primary elections; nomination of county commissioners.
    100.091 Second primary election.
    100.096 Special election at second primary election.
    100.111 Filling vacancy.
    100.141 Notice of special election to fill any vacancy in office or nomination.
    101.031 Instructions for electors.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048
    101.141 Specifications for primary election ballot.
    101.251 Information which supervisor of elections must print on ballots.
    101.252 Candidates entitled to have names printed on certain ballots; exception.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    102.014
    102.021 Compensation of inspectors, clerks, and deputy sheriffs.
    102.111 Elections Canvassing Commission.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State; penalties.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Protest of election returns; procedure.
    102.167 Form of protest of election returns.
    102.168 Contest of election.
    103.021 Nomination for presidential electors.
    103.022 Write-in candidates for President and Vice President.
    103.091 Political parties.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    105.051 Determination of election or retention to office.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.29 Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties.
    106.31 Legislative intent.
    106.33 Election campaign financing; eligibility.
    106.35 Distribution of funds.

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  • CS/HB 1925, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/27/2001 at 7:34 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Procedural & Redistricting Council (Group A) (Post-Meeting) 4/22/2001 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (12)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    545881 - Amendment
    Goodlette 4/23/2001
    12:15 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    633661 - Amendment
    Smith 4/23/2001
    12:23 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    412611 - Amendment
    Ryan 4/23/2001
    1:22 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 713047 - Amendment to Amendment (412611)
    Wiles 4/23/2001
    2:41 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 582609 - Amendment to Amendment (412611)
    Cusack 4/23/2001
    3:38 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 102897 - Amendment to Amendment (412611)
    Smith 4/23/2001
    3:40 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    941141 - Amendment
    Gannon 4/23/2001
    5:04 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    144173 - Amendment
    Goodlette 4/24/2001
    12:44 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    640867 - Amendment
    Smith 4/24/2001
    2:44 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    724191 - Amendment
    Cusack 4/24/2001
    2:53 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    571173 - Amendment
    Smith 4/28/2001
    4:03 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 245775 - Substitute Amendment (571173)
    Goodlette 4/23/2001
    4:15 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (49)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    10.1008 Applicability.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.0975 Central voter file; periodic list maintenance.
    98.0977
    98.0979
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    99.063 Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
    99.095 Alternative method of qualifying.
    99.096 Minor party candidates; names on ballot.
    99.103 Department of State to remit part of filing fees and party assessments of candidates to state executive committee.
    100.061 First primary election.
    100.071 Grouping of candidates on primary ballots.
    100.081 Conducting primary elections; nomination of county commissioners.
    100.091 Second primary election.
    100.096 Special election at second primary election.
    100.111 Filling vacancy.
    100.141 Notice of special election to fill any vacancy in office or nomination.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048
    101.141 Specifications for primary election ballot.
    101.251 Information which supervisor of elections must print on ballots.
    101.252 Candidates entitled to have names printed on certain ballots; exception.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    102.111 Elections Canvassing Commission.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State; penalties.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Protest of election returns; procedure.
    102.167 Form of protest of election returns.
    102.168 Contest of election.
    103.021 Nomination for presidential electors.
    103.022 Write-in candidates for President and Vice President.
    103.091 Political parties.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    105.051 Determination of election or retention to office.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.29 Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties.
    106.31 Legislative intent.
    106.33 Election campaign financing; eligibility.
    106.35 Distribution of funds.

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  • HB 1925, Original Filed Version Posted 4/11/2001 at 8:17 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Rules, Ethics & Elections (Post-Meeting) 4/11/2001 (pdf)

    Floor Votes (4)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/24/2001 2:54 PM House - Amendment 713047 46 Yeas - 65 Nays
    4/24/2001 3:20 PM House - Amendment 412611 42 Yeas - 75 Nays
    4/24/2001 3:49 PM House 45 Yeas - 71 Nays
    4/25/2001 2:34 PM House 78 Yeas - 39 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (44)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    10.1008 Applicability.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.0977
    98.0979
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    99.063 Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
    99.095 Alternative method of qualifying.
    99.096 Minor party candidates; names on ballot.
    99.103 Department of State to remit part of filing fees and party assessments of candidates to state executive committee.
    100.061 First primary election.
    100.071 Grouping of candidates on primary ballots.
    100.081 Conducting primary elections; nomination of county commissioners.
    100.091 Second primary election.
    100.096 Special election at second primary election.
    100.111 Filling vacancy.
    100.141 Notice of special election to fill any vacancy in office or nomination.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048
    101.141 Specifications for primary election ballot.
    101.251 Information which supervisor of elections must print on ballots.
    101.252 Candidates entitled to have names printed on certain ballots; exception.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    102.111 Elections Canvassing Commission.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State; penalties.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Protest of election returns; procedure.
    102.167 Form of protest of election returns.
    102.168 Contest of election.
    103.021 Nomination for presidential electors.
    103.022 Write-in candidates for President and Vice President.
    103.091 Political parties.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    105.051 Determination of election or retention to office.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.29 Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties.

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