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CS/SB 618: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Ethics and Elections ; Sanderson

Elections; requires late registration to be done in office of supervisor of elections; revises specifications for ballots; revises requirements for voting systems re overvoted & undervoted ballots; revises minimum training requirements for poll workers; provides for duplication of ballots that are damaged & cannot be counted by automatic tabulating equipment during recount; provides earlier qualifying period for candidates for judicial office, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 04/11/2002 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 4/11/2002 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-17; See also CS/SB 1350 (Ch. 2002-281), CS/SB 1842 (Ch. 2002-197)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/30/2001 Senate • Prefiled
    12/27/2001 Senate • Referred to Ethics and Elections; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations
    1/22/2002 Senate • Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00044; On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 01/24/02, 2:00 pm, 412-K
    1/24/2002 Senate • CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 8 NAYS 1 -SJ 00149; CS read first time on 01/30/02 -SJ 00171
    1/28/2002 Senate • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 00149
    1/31/2002 Senate • Withdrawn from Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00195; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
    2/28/2002 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00384; Read second time -SJ 00379; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00379; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00380; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00384
    3/6/2002 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00414; CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 00415
    3/7/2002 House • In Messages
    3/11/2002 House • Received, placed on Calendar -HJ 00970
    3/20/2002 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 02164; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 02164
    3/22/2002 House • Read third time -HJ 02846; Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as further amended -HJ 02847; CS passed as amended; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 02848
    3/22/2002 Senate • In returning messages; Was taken up -SJ 02064; Concurred in 1 amendment(s) -SJ 02071; Refused to concur in 2 amendment(s) -SJ 02071; Requested House to recede -SJ 02071; CS passed as amended; YEAS 28 NAYS 1 -SJ 02071
    3/22/2002 House • In returning messages; Receded -HJ 03151; CS passed as amended; YEAS 112 NAYS 0 -HJ 03152
    3/22/2002 Senate • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 02115
    4/5/2002 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    4/11/2002 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-17; See also CS/SB 1350 (Ch. 2002-281), CS/SB 1842 (Ch. 2002-197)

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  • CS/SB 618, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/27/2002 at 12:51 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 1409 Elections Rules, Ethics & Elections Similar Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 618 (Ch. 2002-17)
    Location:
    S 606 Elections Ethics and Elections Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 618 (Ch. 2002-17)
    Location:
    S 1350 (e1) Sanderson Compare Last Action: 5/24/2002 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-281; See also CS/SB 618 (Ch. 2002-17), CS/SB 1842 (Ch. 2002-197)
    Location:
    S 1842 (e1) Smith Compare Last Action: 4/29/2002 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-197; See also CS/SB 618 (Ch. 2002-17), CS/SB 1350 (Ch. 2002-281)
    Location:
    S 1978 Judicial Qualification Silver Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 618 (Ch. 2002-17)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (29)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0555 Late registration.
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; development and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    101.031 Instructions for electors.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.22 Voting procedure, paper ballots.
    101.2512
    101.5601 Short title.
    101.5606 Requirements for approval of systems.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.5615 Recounts and election contests.
    101.595 Analysis and reports of voter error.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    101.72 Booths.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.11 Expenses of and expenditures by candidates and political committees.

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  • CS/SB 618, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/27/2002 at 12:50 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (29)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0555 Late registration.
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; development and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    101.031 Instructions for electors.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.22 Voting procedure, paper ballots.
    101.2512
    101.5601 Short title.
    101.5606 Requirements for approval of systems.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.5615 Recounts and election contests.
    101.595 Analysis and reports of voter error.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    101.72 Booths.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.11 Expenses of and expenditures by candidates and political committees.

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  • CS/SB 618, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/1/2002 at 1:40 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (21)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    110381 - Amendment
    		Smith 3/19/2002
    10:14 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    152039 - Amendment
    		Smith 3/19/2002
    10:18 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    870849 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 3/20/2002
    9:16 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 271535 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Gannon 3/20/2002
    10:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 391879 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Sobel 3/20/2002
    10:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 514893 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Smith 3/20/2002
    10:10 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 291579 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Smith 3/20/2002
    10:13 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 452865 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Cusack 3/20/2002
    10:18 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 484169 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Wiles 3/20/2002
    10:21 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 494591 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Ryan 3/20/2002
    10:21 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 104581 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Ryan 3/20/2002
    10:21 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 354639 - Amendment to Amendment (870849)
    		Kendrick 3/21/2002
    10:41 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    672465 - Amendment
    		Wiles 3/20/2002
    10:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    651891 - Amendment
    		Ryan 3/20/2002
    10:01 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    535067 - Amendment
    		Ryan 3/20/2002
    10:03 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    041683 - Amendment
    		Goodlette 3/20/2002
    7:32 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 193279 - Amendment to Amendment (041683)
    		Gannon 3/21/2002
    10:29 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 100751 - Amendment to Amendment (041683)
    		Alexander 3/21/2002
    1:12 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 742265 - Amendment to Amendment (041683)
    		Kendrick 3/22/2002
    9:16 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    415065 - Amendment
    		Kendrick 3/21/2002
    2:49 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    273735 - Amendment
    		Diaz de la Portilla 3/22/2002
    9:18 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (6)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/6/2002 4:18 PM Senate 36 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/20/2002 10:57 AM House - Amendment 514893 44 Yeas - 75 Nays
    3/20/2002 11:03 AM House - Amendment 452865 43 Yeas - 76 Nays
    3/22/2002 3:38 PM House 118 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/22/2002 8:10 PM Senate 28 Yeas - 1 Nays
    3/22/2002 9:42 PM House 112 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (24)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0555 Late registration.
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; development and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    101.031 Instructions for electors.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.22 Voting procedure, paper ballots.
    101.2512
    101.5601 Short title.
    101.5606 Requirements for approval of systems.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.5615 Recounts and election contests.
    101.595 Analysis and reports of voter error.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    101.72 Booths.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.

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  • CS/SB 618, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/29/2002 at 12:58 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) 1/24/2002 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    201788 - Amendment
    		Meek 2/28/2002
    11:24 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    865338 - Amendment
    		Jones 2/28/2002
    12:25 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    084642 - Amendment
    		Jones 2/28/2002
    1:46 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    093146 - Amendment
    		Jones 2/28/2002
    3:02 PM     		Senate: Failed
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    104600 - Amendment
    		Klein 2/28/2002
    3:55 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/28/2002 4:40 PM Senate - Amendment 865338 18 Yeas - 17 Nays
    2/28/2002 5:00 PM Senate - Amendment 093146 14 Yeas - 25 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (24)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0555 Late registration.
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; development and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    101.031 Instructions for electors.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.22 Voting procedure, paper ballots.
    101.2512
    101.5601 Short title.
    101.5606 Requirements for approval of systems.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.5615 Recounts and election contests.
    101.595 Analysis and reports of voter error.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    101.72 Booths.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.

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  • SB 618, Original Filed Version Posted 12/1/2001 at 1:11 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (23)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0555 Late registration.
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; development and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    101.031 Instructions for electors.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.22 Voting procedure, paper ballots.
    101.2512
    101.5601 Short title.
    101.5606 Requirements for approval of systems.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5611 Instructions to electors.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.5615 Recounts and election contests.
    101.595 Analysis and reports of voter error.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.69 Voting in person; return of absentee ballot.
    101.72 Booths.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.

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