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.
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 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4/28/2005 Senate • Withdrawn from- Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00689
4/29/2005 Senate • Now in Ways and Means -SJ 00744; Withdrawn from Ways and Means -SJ 00743; Placed on Calendar, on second reading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)
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CS/CS/SB 2086, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/4/2005 at 4:57 PM
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Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location H 1567 (e2) Reagan Similar Last Action: 6/20/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-277; See also HB 1589 (Ch. 2005-278)
Location: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)
Location: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)
Location: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)
Location: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)
Location: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)
Location: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)
Location: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)
Location:Citations - 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. -
CS/CS/SB 2086, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/29/2005 at 11:24 AM
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Floor Amendments (12)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format 463178 - Amendment
Hill 5/3/2005
11:51 AMSenate: Adopted
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Miller 5/3/2005
11:52 AMSenate: Adopted
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Rich 5/3/2005
12:30 PMSenate: Withdrawn
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Rich 5/3/2005
3:32 PMSenate: Withdrawn
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Aronberg 5/3/2005
3:56 PMSenate: Replaced by Substitute Amendment
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Posey 5/4/2005
10:13 AMSenate: Adopted
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Posey 5/3/2005
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Posey 5/4/2005
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Posey 5/4/2005
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Posey 5/4/2005
10:08 AMSenate: Adopted
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PDF463408 - Amendment to Amendment (324706)
Klein 5/4/2005
11:17 AMSenate: Withdrawn
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Posey 5/4/2005
10:09 AMSenate: Adopted
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PDFCitations - Statutes (84)
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. 106.022 106.085 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. -
CS/SB 2086, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/14/2005 at 4:30 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) 4/13/2005 (pdf)
Committee Amendments (35)
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PDFCommittee Votes (2)
Date Committee Result 4/12/2005 1:00 PM Ethics and Elections 3 Yeas - 1 Nays 4/26/2005 11:45 AM Judiciary 4 Yeas - 3 Nays Citations - Statutes (82)
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. 101.5612 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. 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. -
SB 2086, Original Filed Version Posted 3/7/2005 at 9:17 AM
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Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 285790 - Amendment
Ethics and Elections
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12:53 PMWeb Page
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