HB 1971: Elections
GENERAL BILL by Procedures ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Harrington
Elections; provides additional purpose for statewide voter registration applications; provides that electors in line to vote at closing of polls must be allowed to vote; revises specifications for absentee envelope printed for overseas voters; revises provisions re time for contesting election; exempts certain voter education activities from competitive-solicitation requirements, etc. Amends FS.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 4/30/2004 Senate - In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1837 (Ch. 2004-269), CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252), CS/SB 2566 (Ch. 2004-232), CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2004 Senate - In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1837 (Ch. 2004-269), CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252), CS/SB 2566 (Ch. 2004-232), CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2004 | House |
• Filed; Introduced -HJ 00601 |
| 4/23/2004 | House |
• Referred to Calendar -HJ 00765 |
| 4/28/2004 | House |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00919; Was taken up -HJ 00920, -HJ 00945; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00921; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00947; Ordered engrossed -HJ 00947 |
| 4/30/2004 | House |
• Read third time -HJ 01149; Passed as amended; YEAS 95 NAYS 21 -HJ 01150 |
| 4/30/2004 | Senate |
• In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1837 (Ch. 2004-269), CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252), CS/SB 2566 (Ch. 2004-232), CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
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| H 1973 | Electronic Filings/Pub. Rec. | Procedures | Linked | Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253) -HJ 01151 |
| S 3004 (c2) | Elections | Cowin | Similar | Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01392; Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253), HB 1837 (Ch. 2004-269), CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252) |
| H 1565 | Elections | Gottlieb | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Committee on Ethics & Elections (PR), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252) |
| H 1793 (e2) | Advertising Campaign Exposure Act | Procedures | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Substituted CS/SB 2346; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252), CS/SB 2566 (Ch. 2004-232), CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253) -HJ 01331 |
| H 1837 (e2) | Appropriations | Compare | Last Action: 5/28/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-269; See also HB 293 (Ch. 2004-381), HB 1823 (Ch. 2004-267), HB 1835 (Ch. 2004-268), HB 1847 (Ch. 2004-240), HB 1863 (Ch. 2004-245), HB 1867 (Ch. 2004-271), CS/SB 1250 (Ch. 2004-347), CS/SB 2448 (Ch. 2004-350), CS/SB 2646 (Ch. 2004-235) | |
| S 618 (c2) | Early Voting | Cowin | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252), CS/SB 2566 (Ch. 2004-232) |
| S 2346 (e1) | Constantine | Compare | Last Action: 5/26/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-252; See also CS/SB 2566 (Ch. 2004-232), CS/CS/SB 3006 (Ch. 2004-253) | |
| S 2566 (e1) | Dockery | Compare | Last Action: 5/25/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-232; See also CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252) | |
| S 2936 | Elections | Hill | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252) |
| S 3006 (c2) | Cowin | Compare | Last Action: 5/26/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-253; See also CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252) |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
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| H 1971 Filed | 4/20/2004 2:31 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 1971 e1 | 4/29/2004 12:17 AM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
No Committee Amendments Available
Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
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044879 - Amendment |
Negron |
4/27/2004 7:42 AM |
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275429 - Amendment |
Gannon |
4/27/2004 9:03 AM |
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281693 - Amendment |
Gelber |
4/27/2004 9:37 AM |
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093125 - Amendment |
Harrington |
4/28/2004 7:23 PM |
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006809 - Amendment |
Harrington |
4/28/2004 7:24 PM |
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Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
| Vote | Date | Chamber | Result |
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| H 1971 e1 | 4/30/2004 10:53 AM | House | 95 Yeas - 21 Nays |
Citations - Statutes (63)
| 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. | |
| 99.095 | 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. | |
| 101.015 | Standards for voting systems. | |
| 101.031 | Instructions for electors. | |
| 101.048 | Provisional ballots. | |
| 101.049 | Provisional ballots; special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| 101.294 | Purchase and sale of voting equipment. | |
| 101.295 | Penalties for violation. | |
| 101.5606 | Requirements for approval of systems. | |
| 101.5608 | Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures. | |
| 101.5612 | Testing of tabulating equipment. | |
| 101.5613 | Examination of equipment during voting. | |
| 101.595 | Analysis and reports of voting problems. | |
| 101.6103 | Mail ballot election procedure. | |
| 101.62 | Request for absentee ballots. | |
| 101.635 | Distribution of blocks of printed ballots. | |
| 101.64 | Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form. | |
| 101.65 | Instructions to absent electors. | |
| 101.657 | Voting absentee ballots in person. | |
| 101.68 | Canvassing of absentee ballot. | |
| 101.6921 | Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters. | |
| 101.6923 | Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters. | |
| 101.694 | Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application. | |
| 101.6952 | Absentee ballots for overseas voters. | |
| 101.697 | Electronic transmission of election materials. | |
| 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. | |
| 102.168 | Contest of election. | |
| 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. | |
| 106.021 | Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories. | |
| 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. | |
| 106.265 | Civil penalties. | |
| 106.29 | Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties. | |
| 191.005 | District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings. | |
| 287.057 | Procurement of commodities or contractual services. |
Citations - Constitution (0)
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