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CS/CS/SB 3004: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Ethics and Elections ; Cowin

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 guidelines for absentee envelopes; revises provisions re time for contesting election; authorizes political parties to have certain number of at-large poll watchers; requires sworn complaints to Fla. Elections Comm. to be based upon personal knowledge of complainant, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 4/30/2004 Senate - 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)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/2/2004 Senate • Filed
    3/18/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 03/23/04, 2:00 pm, 412-K --Discussed/Workshop
    3/31/2004 Senate • Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development; Appropriations; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00442; On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 03/31/04, 4:15 pm, 412-K -SJ 00437; CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 8 NAYS 1 -SJ 00583; CS read first time on 04/14/04 -SJ 00596
    4/2/2004 Senate • Now in Judiciary -SJ 00583
    4/7/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/12/04, 2:45 pm, 110-S
    4/12/2004 Senate • CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00583; CS read first time on 04/14/04 -SJ 00597
    4/14/2004 Senate • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development -SJ 00583
    4/21/2004 Senate • Withdrawn from Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 00677; Now in Rules and Calendar; Withdrawn from Rules and Calendar -SJ 00697; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
    4/27/2004 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01028, -SJ 01176
    4/28/2004 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01176
    4/29/2004 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01338
    4/30/2004 Senate • 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)

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  • CS/CS/SB 3004, Committee Substitute 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/14/2004 at 4:00 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 4/13/2004 (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 3006 (c2) Cowin Linked Last Action: 5/26/2004 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-253; See also CS/SB 2346 (Ch. 2004-252)
    Location:
    H 1971 (e1) Elections Procedures Similar 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)
    Location:
    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
    Location:
    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)
    Location:
    H 1973 Electronic Filings/Pub. Rec. Procedures Compare 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
    Location:
    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)
    Location:

    Floor Amendments (8)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    195530 - Amendment
    		Clary 4/24/2004
    9:33 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    623430 - Amendment
    		Campbell 4/27/2004
    11:48 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    262662 - Amendment
    		Sebesta 4/27/2004
    12:34 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    891714 - Amendment
    		Cowin 4/27/2004
    3:24 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    652510 - Amendment
    		Cowin 4/27/2004
    5:15 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 685168 - Amendment to Amendment (652510)
    		Campbell 4/27/2004
    5:29 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 120930 - Amendment to Amendment (652510)
    		Sebesta 4/27/2004
    5:29 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 912330 - Amendment to Amendment (652510)
    		Clary 4/29/2004
    11:04 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/12/2004 2:45 PM Judiciary 7 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (51)

    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.
    99.095 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.
    101.031 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.
    101.595 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.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    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.
    106.023 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.
    287.057 Procurement of commodities or contractual services.

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  • CS/SB 3004, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/2/2004 at 5:32 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) 3/31/2004 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (51)

    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.
    99.095 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.
    101.031 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.
    101.595 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.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    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.
    106.023 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.
    287.057 Procurement of commodities or contractual services.

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  • SB 3004, Original Filed Version Posted 3/16/2004 at 3:33 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/31/2004 4:00 PM Ethics and Elections 8 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (49)

    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.
    99.095 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.
    101.031 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.
    101.595 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.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    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.
    106.04 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.
    106.29 Reports by political parties; restrictions on contributions and expenditures; penalties.
    287.057 Procurement of commodities or contractual services.

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