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CS/CS/HB 1589: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Brown

Elections; revises duties of Secretary of State & Dept. of State re election laws; revises oath taken by person registering to vote; revises voter registration procedure by HSMV; deletes provisions re second primary; establishes statewide voter registration system; provides for contribution limits to statewide candidates; makes it third-degree felony to participate in certain exchanges associated with voting by absentee ballot, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 01/01/2006 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 6/20/2005 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-278; See also HB 1591 (Ch. 2005-279), HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/8/2005 House • Filed; Introduced -HJ 00140
    3/21/2005 House • Referred to Ethics & Elections (SAC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC); State Administration Council -HJ 00253
    3/28/2005 House • On Committee agenda-- Ethics & Elections (SAC), 03/30/05, 3:30 pm, 306-H
    3/30/2005 House • Favorable with CS amendment by Ethics & Elections (SAC); YEAS 6 NAYS 4 -HJ 00461
    4/7/2005 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 6.3(b); Now in Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC) -HJ 00461; On Committee agenda-- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC), 04/11/05, 4:15 pm, Reed Hall
    4/11/2005 House • Favorable by Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC); YEAS 13 NAYS 1 -HJ 00486; Now in State Administration Council -HJ 00486; On Council agenda-- State Administration Council, 04/13/05, 3:15 pm, Morris Hall
    4/13/2005 House • Favorable with CS amendment by- State Administration Council; YEAS 6 NAYS 3 -HJ 00563
    4/15/2005 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 6.3(b)
    4/17/2005 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 00563
    4/20/2005 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Temporarily postponed, on Second Reading -HJ 00585
    4/26/2005 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar
    4/27/2005 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar -HJ 00719; Read second time -HJ 00806; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00808; Ordered engrossed -HJ 00829
    4/28/2005 House • Read third time -HJ 00999; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01000; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 01000; Passed as amended; YEAS 81 NAYS 36 -HJ 01003
    4/28/2005 Senate • In Messages
    4/29/2005 Senate • Received, referred to Ethics and Elections; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00749
    5/3/2005 Senate • Withdrawn from Ethics and Elections; Governmental Oversight and Productivity; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00853; Substituted for CS/CS/SB 2176 -SJ 00854; Read second time -SJ 00854; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00854
    5/4/2005 Senate • Read third time -SJ 01060; Passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 5 -SJ 01061
    5/4/2005 House • In returning messages
    5/5/2005 House • Was taken up -HJ 01380; Concurred -HJ 01381; Passed as amended; YEAS 77 NAYS 38 -HJ 01398; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 01398
    6/14/2005 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/20/2005 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-278; See also HB 1591 (Ch. 2005-279), HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1589, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/13/2005 at 10:04 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (11)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 1591 (e2) Brown Linked Last Action: 6/20/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-279; See also HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    S 2176 (c2) Electors & Elections Posey Similar Last Action: 5/3/2005 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00886; Read second time -SJ 00837; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00838, -SJ 00853; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00838, -SJ 00853; Substituted HB 1589 -SJ 00854; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278), HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277), HB 1591 (Ch. 2005-279)
    Location:
    H 1471 (e2) Petition Fraud/Voter Protection Act Goodlette Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    H 1567 (e2) Reagan Compare Last Action: 6/20/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-277; See also HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    H 1743 (e1) Constitutional Amendments Reagan Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    S 1996 (c2) Petition Fraud/Voter Protection Act Alexander Compare Last Action: 5/2/2005 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00811; Read second time -SJ 00774; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00774; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00774; Substituted HB 1471 (Died on Senate Calendar) -SJ 00775; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    S 2022 (c2) Constitutional Amendments Posey Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    S 2086 (e1) Elections Posey Compare Last Action: 5/4/2005 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01074; Read second time -SJ 00919; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00920, -SJ 00933; Was taken up -SJ 01000; Substituted HB 1567 -SJ 01002; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277), HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    S 2178 (c2) Voting/Public Records Posey Compare Last Action: 5/3/2005 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00886; Read second time -SJ 00841; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00841; Substituted HB 1591 -SJ 00841; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278), HB 1591 (Ch. 2005-279)
    Location:
    S 2270 Elections Posey Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:
    S 2650 Elections Posey Compare Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277), HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (62)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.047 Absentee ballots and voting; violations.
    106.0705 Electronic filing of campaign treasurer's reports.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.33 Election campaign financing; eligibility.
    106.34 Expenditure limits.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.
    322.142 Color photographic or digital imaged licenses.

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  • CS/CS/HB 1589, Engrossed 3 Posted 5/13/2005 at 8:37 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (62)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    104.047 Absentee ballots and voting; violations.
    106.0705 Electronic filing of campaign treasurer's reports.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.33 Election campaign financing; eligibility.
    106.34 Expenditure limits.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.
    322.142 Color photographic or digital imaged licenses.

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  • CS/CS/HB 1589, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/28/2005 at 9:44 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    312544 - Amendment
    		Margolis 5/3/2005
    1:43 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/3/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    403032 - Amendment
    		Posey 5/3/2005
    4:07 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    5/3/2005     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/4/2005 7:09 PM Senate 33 Yeas - 5 Nays
    5/5/2005 11:14 AM House 77 Yeas - 38 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (58)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    106.0705 Electronic filing of campaign treasurer's reports.
    106.34 Expenditure limits.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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  • CS/CS/HB 1589, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/27/2005 at 10:18 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    384087 - Amendment
    		Waters 4/28/2005
    9:27 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    551975 - Amendment
    		Gottlieb 4/28/2005
    9:28 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    179725 - Amendment
    		Seiler 4/28/2005
    11:35 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    074941 - Amendment
    		Carroll 4/28/2005
    3:00 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    515321 - Amendment
    		Henriquez 4/28/2005
    3:13 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/28/2005 4:54 PM House 40 Yeas - 76 Nays
    4/28/2005 4:58 PM House 37 Yeas - 78 Nays
    4/28/2005 5:17 PM House 81 Yeas - 36 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (56)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    106.34 Expenditure limits.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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  • CS/CS/HB 1589, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/18/2005 at 8:19 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (21)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    043783 - Amendment
    		Bucher 4/19/2005
    1:38 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    703929 - Amendment
    		Joyner 4/19/2005
    1:45 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    483477 - Amendment
    		Ryan 4/19/2005
    1:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    020061 - Amendment
    		Ryan 4/19/2005
    1:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    088695 - Amendment
    		Ryan 4/19/2005
    1:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    751421 - Amendment
    		Ryan 4/19/2005
    1:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    146545 - Amendment
    		Gannon 4/19/2005
    1:55 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    426201 - Amendment
    		Brown 4/22/2005
    4:48 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 966921 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Ryan 4/25/2005
    1:50 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 694181 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Ryan 4/25/2005
    1:50 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 039095 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Reagan 4/25/2005
    1:55 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 269037 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Reagan 4/25/2005
    2:00 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 006261 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Reagan 4/25/2005
    3:52 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 258661 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Brown 4/25/2005
    4:56 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 317643 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Brown 4/25/2005
    4:57 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 663523 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Brown 4/25/2005
    6:46 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 321189 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Reagan 4/26/2005
    10:08 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 889647 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Reagan 4/26/2005
    10:44 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 633577 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Gottlieb 4/27/2005
    9:37 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 562729 - Amendment to Amendment (426201)
    		Gottlieb 4/27/2005
    12:15 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 963791 - Substitute Amendment (426201)
    		Waters 4/27/2005
    12:55 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/27/2005 1:31 PM House 34 Yeas - 79 Nays
    4/27/2005 1:39 PM House 80 Yeas - 36 Nays
    4/27/2005 2:20 PM House 79 Yeas - 36 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (55)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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  • CS/HB 1589, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/7/2005 at 10:21 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (55)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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  • HB 1589, Original Filed Version Posted 3/8/2005 at 9:18 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Ethics & Elections Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Ethics & Elections Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    State Administration Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    State Administration Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (54)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.026 Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet.
    97.051 Oath upon registering.
    97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
    97.058 Voter registration agencies.
    97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
    97.071 Registration identification card.
    97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
    97.1031 Notice of change of residence within the same county, change of name, or change of party.
    97.105 Permanent single registration system established.
    98.015 Supervisor of elections; election, tenure of office, compensation, custody of books, office hours, successor, seal; appointment of deputy supervisors; duties.
    98.035
    98.045 Administration of voter registration.
    98.055 Registration list maintenance forms.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.075 Other registration list maintenance activities.
    98.0755
    98.077 Update of voter signature.
    98.081 Names removed from registration books; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
    98.093 Duty of officials to furnish lists of deceased persons, persons adjudicated mentally incapacitated, and persons convicted of a felony.
    98.095 County registers open to inspection; copies.
    98.0977 Statewide voter registration database; operation and maintenance.
    98.0979 Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies.
    98.0981
    98.101 Specifications for permanent registration binders, files, and forms.
    98.181 Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records.
    98.212 Supervisors to furnish statistical and other information.
    98.231 Supervisor of elections to furnish Department of State number of registered electors.
    98.451 Registration; automation in processing.
    98.461 Registration form, precinct register; contents.
    98.481 Challenge to electors.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.001 Precincts and polling places; boundaries.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.161 Referenda; ballots.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.635 Distribution of blocks of printed ballots.
    101.64 Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form.
    101.657 Early voting.
    101.663 Electors; change of residence.
    101.6921 Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    104.013 Unauthorized use, possession, or destruction of voter registration identification card.
    120.54 Rulemaking.
    196.141 Homestead exemptions; duty of property appraiser.

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