HB 1909: Elections
GENERAL BILL by Procedures ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bense
Elections; revises definitions to change terminology re paper ballots; revises provisions re purposes & reproduction of uniform statewide voter registration application; provides that electors in line at closing of polls shall be allowed to vote; requires copies of constitutional amendments to be posted or made available in booklet form at each precinct; revises specifications for absentee ballot envelopes for overseas voters, etc. Amends FS.
Last Action: 5/2/2003 House - Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 29-B (Ch. 2003-415)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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| 4/21/2003 | House |
• Filed; Introduced -HJ 00416 |
| 4/22/2003 | House |
• Referred to Calendar -HJ 00463 |
| 5/2/2003 | House |
• Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 29-B (Ch. 2003-415) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
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| S 2820 | Elections | Fasano | Similar | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 29-B (Ch. 2003-415) |
Committee Amendments
Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
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517185 - Amendment |
Joyner |
4/25/2003 9:54 AM |
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903125 - Substitute Amendment (517185) |
Gelber |
4/25/2003 7:04 PM |
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637097 - Amendment |
Gannon |
4/25/2003 11:14 AM |
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907911 - Amendment |
Gottlieb |
4/25/2003 11:36 AM |
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986703 - Amendment |
Gottlieb |
4/25/2003 11:37 AM |
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Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (55)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 97.021 | Definitions. | |
| 97.052 | Uniform statewide voter registration application. | |
| 98.181 | Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records. | |
| 99.061 | Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office. | |
| 99.092 | Qualifying fee of candidate; notification of Department of State. | |
| 99.095 | Alternative method of qualifying. | |
| 99.0955 | Candidates with no party affiliation; name on general election ballot. | |
| 99.096 | Minor party candidates; names on ballot. | |
| 100.011 | Opening and closing of polls, all elections; expenses. | |
| 100.111 | Filling vacancy. | |
| 100.141 | Notice of special election to fill any vacancy in office or nomination. | |
| 100.361 | Municipal recall. | |
| 101.031 | Instructions for electors. | |
| 101.048 | Provisional ballots. | |
| 101.131 | Watchers at polls. | |
| 101.151 | Specifications for ballots. | |
| 101.171 | Copy of constitutional amendment to be posted. | |
| 101.253 | When names not to be printed on ballot. | |
| 101.5606 | Requirements for approval of systems. | |
| 101.5608 | Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures. | |
| 101.5614 | Canvass of returns. | |
| 101.572 | Public inspection of ballots. | |
| 101.595 | Analysis and reports of voting problems. | |
| 101.62 | Request for absentee ballots. | |
| 101.635 | Distribution of blocks of printed ballots. | |
| 101.694 | Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application. | |
| 102.012 | Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections. | |
| 102.061 | Duties of election board; counting; closing polls. | |
| 102.071 | Tabulation of votes and proclamation of results where ballots are used. | |
| 102.111 | Elections Canvassing Commission. | |
| 102.141 | County canvassing board; duties. | |
| 102.166 | Manual recounts. | |
| 102.168 | Contest of election. | |
| 103.092 | ||
| 105.031 | Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed. | |
| 105.035 | Alternative method of qualifying for certain judicial offices and the office of school board member. | |
| 106.011 | Definitions. | |
| 106.023 | Statement of candidate. | |
| 106.04 | Committees of continuous existence. | |
| 106.07 | Reports; certification and filing. | |
| 106.0705 | ||
| 106.075 | Elected officials; report of loans made in year preceding election; limitation on contributions to pay loans. | |
| 106.08 | Contributions; limitations on. | |
| 106.085 | Independent expenditures; unfair surprise prohibited; notice requirements; penalty. | |
| 106.087 | Independent expenditures; contribution limits; restrictions on political parties, political committees, and committees of continuous existence. | |
| 106.09 | Cash contributions and contribution by cashier's checks. | |
| 106.11 | Expenses of and expenditures by candidates and political committees. | |
| 106.141 | Disposition of surplus funds by candidates. | |
| 106.144 | Endorsements or opposition by certain groups and organizations. | |
| 106.25 | Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings. | |
| 106.29 | Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties. | |
| 112.312 | Definitions. | |
| 189.405 | Elections; general requirements and procedures; education programs. | |
| 191.005 | District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings. | |
| 582.18 | Election of supervisors of each district. |
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