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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.

Effective Date: 01/01/2004
 Last Action: 5/2/2003 House - Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 29-B (Ch. 2003-415)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    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)

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  • HB 1909, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/21/2003 at 12:22 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Procedures (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    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)
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    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    517185 - Amendment
    		Joyner 4/25/2003
    9:54 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 903125 - Substitute Amendment (517185)
    		Gelber 4/25/2003
    7:04 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    637097 - Amendment
    		Gannon 4/25/2003
    11:14 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    907911 - Amendment
    		Gottlieb 4/25/2003
    11:36 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    986703 - Amendment
    		Gottlieb 4/25/2003
    11:37 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - 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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