CS/CS/SB 2086: Elections
GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Ethics and Elections ; Posey
Elections; authorizes Secretary of State to investigate voter fraud; authorizes Dept. of State to adopt rules; provides for qualifying for nomination or election by petition process; revises Voter's Bill of Rights to authorize provisional ballot if person's identity is in question; prohibits changing voter's certificate after absentee ballot is received by supervisor; revises requirements for tabulating votes, etc. Amends FS.
Effective Date: 01/01/2006 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/4/2005 Senate - 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)
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Last Action: 5/4/2005 Senate - 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)
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Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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| 3/7/2005 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/16/2005 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Ways and Means; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00205 |
| 4/7/2005 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 04/12/05, 1:00 pm, 412-K |
| 4/12/2005 | Senate |
• CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 3 NAYS 1 -SJ 00463; CS read first time on 04/19/05 -SJ 00472 |
| 4/14/2005 | Senate |
• Now in Judiciary -SJ 00463 |
| 4/21/2005 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/26/05, 11:45 am, 401-S |
| 4/26/2005 | Senate |
• CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 4 NAYS 3 -SJ 00744; CS read first time on 04/29/05 -SJ 00745 |
| 4/28/2005 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from- Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00689 |
| 4/29/2005 | Senate |
• Now in Ways and Means -SJ 00744; Withdrawn from Ways and Means -SJ 00743; Placed on Calendar, on second reading |
| 5/4/2005 | Senate |
• 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) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
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| H 1567 (e2) | Reagan | Similar | Last Action: 6/20/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-277; See also HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278) | |
| S 2650 | Elections | Posey | Similar | 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) |
| H 251 | Voter Intimidation | Fields | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 H Died in Committee on Ethics & Elections (SAC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277) |
| H 1589 (e3) | Brown | Compare | Last Action: 6/20/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-278; See also HB 1591 (Ch. 2005-279), HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277) | |
| S 496 (c1) | Voter Intimidation | Hill | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277) |
| S 506 (c1) | Voting | Hill | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277) |
| S 1682 | Elections | Klein | 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) |
| S 2176 (c2) | Electors & Elections | Posey | Compare | 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) |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
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| S 2086 Filed | 3/7/2005 9:17 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 2086 c1 | 4/14/2005 4:30 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 2086 c2 | 4/29/2005 11:24 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 2086 e1 | 5/4/2005 4:57 PM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
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285790 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Posey) |
4/11/2005 12:53 PM |
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683110 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Posey) |
4/11/2005 12:54 PM |
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743462 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Rich) |
4/12/2005 9:18 AM |
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702426 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Posey) |
4/12/2005 11:52 AM |
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104498 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Posey) |
4/12/2005 11:52 AM |
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764306 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Sebesta) |
4/13/2005 9:40 AM |
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572190 - Amendment |
Ethics and Elections (Sebesta) |
4/13/2005 9:41 AM |
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912202 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Posey) |
4/25/2005 11:09 AM |
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912508 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:55 AM |
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401694 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:55 AM |
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435046 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:55 AM |
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844856 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:55 AM |
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422642 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:58 AM |
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090820 - Substitute Amendment (422642) |
Judiciary (Geller) |
4/26/2005 8:23 PM |
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162366 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:59 AM |
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654524 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:59 AM |
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272370 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 9:59 AM |
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682594 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 10:00 AM |
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872446 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 10:00 AM |
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502954 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 10:00 AM |
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071046 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 10:00 AM |
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624510 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/26/2005 10:01 AM |
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694282 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Geller) |
4/26/2005 10:01 AM |
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114394 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Geller) |
4/26/2005 10:01 AM |
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380786 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Geller) |
4/26/2005 10:02 AM |
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024336 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Aronberg) |
4/26/2005 10:02 AM |
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881582 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Aronberg) |
4/26/2005 10:02 AM |
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323184 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Geller) |
4/27/2005 10:16 AM |
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130318 - Amendment to Amendment (912202) |
Judiciary (Posey) |
4/27/2005 3:10 PM |
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793844 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:08 PM |
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423052 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:08 PM |
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974476 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:08 PM |
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091190 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:08 PM |
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681232 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:09 PM |
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803202 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:09 PM |
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075094 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:09 PM |
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725830 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:09 PM |
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333100 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:09 PM |
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621794 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:10 PM |
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564226 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:10 PM |
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712176 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:10 PM |
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635740 - Amendment |
Judiciary (Campbell) |
4/25/2005 4:10 PM |
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Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
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463178 - Amendment |
Hill |
5/3/2005 11:51 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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860156 - Amendment |
Miller |
5/3/2005 11:52 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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921084 - Amendment |
Rich |
5/3/2005 12:30 PM |
Senate:
Withdrawn
5/4/2005 |
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135920 - Amendment |
Rich |
5/3/2005 3:32 PM |
Senate:
Withdrawn
5/4/2005 |
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252384 - Amendment |
Aronberg |
5/3/2005 3:56 PM |
Senate:
Replaced by Substitute Amendment
5/4/2005 |
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394962 - Substitute Amendment (252384) |
Posey |
5/4/2005 10:13 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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245580 - Amendment |
Posey |
5/3/2005 7:01 PM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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954236 - Amendment |
Posey |
5/4/2005 9:05 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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445298 - Amendment |
Posey |
5/4/2005 10:08 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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324706 - Amendment |
Posey |
5/4/2005 10:08 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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463408 - Amendment to Amendment (324706) |
Klein |
5/4/2005 11:17 AM |
Senate:
Withdrawn
5/4/2005 |
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283558 - Amendment |
Posey |
5/4/2005 10:09 AM |
Senate:
Adopted
5/4/2005 |
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | S 2086 | Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) | 4/13/2005 12:00 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 2086 | Judiciary (Post-Meeting) | 4/29/2005 12:00 AM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
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| S 2086 c1 | Ethics and Elections | 4/12/2005 1:00 PM | 3 Yeas - 1 Nays |
| S 2086 c1 | Judiciary | 4/26/2005 11:45 AM | 4 Yeas - 3 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (85)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 16.56 | Office of Statewide Prosecution. | |
| 97.012 | Secretary of State as chief election officer. | |
| 97.021 | Definitions. | |
| 97.051 | Oath upon registering. | |
| 97.052 | Uniform statewide voter registration application. | |
| 97.053 | Acceptance of voter registration applications. | |
| 97.055 | Registration books; when closed for an election. | |
| 97.0575 | ||
| 97.071 | Registration identification card. | |
| 98.045 | Administration of voter registration. | |
| 98.077 | Update of voter signature. | |
| 98.095 | County registers open to inspection; copies. | |
| 98.0979 | Statewide voter registration database open to inspection; copies. | |
| 98.122 | Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts. | |
| 98.181 | Supervisor of elections to make up indexes or records. | |
| 98.481 | Challenge to electors. | |
| 99.061 | Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office. | |
| 99.063 | Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. | |
| 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. | |
| 100.101 | Special elections and special primary elections. | |
| 100.111 | Filling vacancy. | |
| 100.141 | Notice of special election to fill any vacancy in office or nomination. | |
| 101.031 | Instructions for electors. | |
| 101.043 | Identification required at polls. | |
| 101.048 | Provisional ballots. | |
| 101.049 | Provisional ballots; special circumstances. | |
| 101.051 | Electors seeking assistance in casting ballots; oath to be executed; forms to be furnished. | |
| 101.111 | Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge. | |
| 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. | |
| 101.49 | Procedure of election officers where signatures differ. | |
| 101.51 | Electors to occupy booth alone; time allowed. | |
| 101.5606 | Requirements for approval of systems. | |
| 101.5608 | Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures. | |
| 101.5612 | Testing of tabulating equipment. | |
| 101.5614 | Canvass of returns. | |
| 101.572 | Public inspection of ballots. | |
| 101.58 | Supervising and observing registration and election processes. | |
| 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. | |
| 101.657 | Early voting. | |
| 101.663 | Electors; change of residence. | |
| 101.68 | Canvassing of absentee ballot. | |
| 101.69 | Voting in person; return 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. | |
| 102.014 | Poll worker recruitment and training. | |
| 102.031 | Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms; unlawful solicitation of voters. | |
| 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. | |
| 102.112 | Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State. | |
| 102.141 | County canvassing board; duties. | |
| 102.166 | Manual recounts. | |
| 102.168 | Contest of election. | |
| 103.021 | Nomination for presidential electors. | |
| 103.051 | Congress sets meeting dates of electors. | |
| 103.061 | Meeting of electors and filling of vacancies. | |
| 103.121 | Powers and duties of executive committees. | |
| 104.0615 | ||
| 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. | |
| 106.022 | ||
| 106.08 | Contributions; limitations on. | |
| 106.085 | Independent expenditures; unfair surprise prohibited; notice requirements; penalty. | |
| 106.141 | Disposition of surplus funds by candidates. | |
| 106.144 | Endorsements or opposition by certain groups and organizations. | |
| 106.165 | ||
| 106.22 | Duties of the Division of Elections. | |
| 106.24 | Florida Elections Commission; membership; powers; duties. | |
| 119.07 | Inspection and copying of records; photographing public records; fees; exemptions. | |
| 145.09 | Supervisor of elections. |
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