SB 2936: Elections
GENERAL BILL by Hill
Elections; eliminates book-closing period for voter registration; provides registration & changes in registration at polls on election day; delays closing of polls; provides for earlier primary elections; requires voting systems approved for use in this state to provide each voter casting ballot with paper receipt that indicates each vote cast on ballot; revises provisions re absentee voting to allow for weekend voting, etc. Amends FS.
Last Action: 4/30/2004 Senate - Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252)
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Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2004 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/16/2004 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 00329 |
| 4/30/2004 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1565 | Elections | Gottlieb | Identical | 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 1037 | Voting Systems/Requirements | Gannon | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Committee on Ethics & Elections (PR) |
| H 1529 | Turnbull Campaign Finance Reform Act | Ausley | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 H Died in Committee on Ethics & Elections (PR) |
| 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 1971 (e1) | Elections | Procedures | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 S 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) |
| 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 1230 | Florida Clean Elections Act | Wilson | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections |
| 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 2390 | Voting Systems/Requirements | Klein | Compare | Last Action: 4/30/2004 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections |
| S 2556 | Turnbull Campaign Finance Reform Act | Margolis | Compare | Last Action: 3/18/2004 S Withdrawn from Ethics and Elections; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal Justice; Appropriations; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00351; Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 00351 |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (56)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 97.021 | Definitions. | |
| 97.053 | Acceptance of voter registration applications. | |
| 97.055 | Registration books; when closed for an election. | |
| 97.0555 | Late registration. | |
| 97.071 | Registration identification card. | |
| 98.065 | Registration list maintenance programs. | |
| 98.081 | Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names. | |
| 98.095 | County registers open to inspection; copies. | |
| 98.0979 | Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies. | |
| 98.231 | Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors. | |
| 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. | |
| 100.061 | First primary election. | |
| 100.091 | Second primary election. | |
| 101.045 | Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change. | |
| 101.048 | Provisional ballots. | |
| 101.151 | Specifications for ballots. | |
| 101.5606 | Requirements for approval of systems. | |
| 101.62 | Request for absentee ballots. | |
| 101.65 | Instructions to absent electors. | |
| 101.657 | Voting absentee ballots in person. | |
| 101.663 | Electors; change of residence. | |
| 101.67 | Safekeeping of mailed ballots; deadline for receiving absentee ballots. | |
| 101.6923 | Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters. | |
| 101.6925 | Canvassing special absentee ballots. | |
| 102.031 | Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms; unlawful solicitation of voters. | |
| 105.031 | Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed. | |
| 106.011 | Definitions. | |
| 106.021 | Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories. | |
| 106.03 | Registration of political committees. | |
| 106.04 | Committees of continuous existence. | |
| 106.07 | Reports; certification and filing. | |
| 106.08 | Contributions; limitations on. | |
| 106.082 | Commissioner of Agriculture candidates; campaign contribution limits. | |
| 106.087 | Independent expenditures; contribution limits; restrictions on political parties, political committees, and committees of continuous existence. | |
| 106.12 | Petty cash funds allowed. | |
| 106.147 | Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties. | |
| 106.148 | Disclosure of on-line computer solicitation. | |
| 106.161 | Air time available at the lowest unit rate. | |
| 106.23 | Powers of the Division of Elections. | |
| 106.265 | Civil penalties. | |
| 106.27 | Determinations by commission; legal disposition. | |
| 106.29 | Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties. | |
| 106.32 | Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund. | |
| 106.33 | Election campaign financing; eligibility. | |
| 110.117 | Paid holidays. | |
| 111.075 | Elected officials; prohibition concerning certain committees. | |
| 112.3148 | Reporting and prohibited receipt of gifts by individuals filing full or limited public disclosure of financial interests and by procurement employees. | |
| 112.3149 | Solicitation and disclosure of honoraria. | |
| 683.01 | Legal holidays. | |
| 1004.28 | Direct-support organizations; use of property; board of directors; activities; audit; facilities. | |
| 1004.70 | Community college direct-support organizations. | |
| 1004.71 | Statewide community college direct-support organizations. |
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