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CS/CS/SB 960: Elections [LPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations ; Ethics and Elections ; Constantine ; Ring ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Lynn

Elections [LPCC]; (THIS BILL COMBINES S960 & S1010) revises fines applicable to violations of requirements re third-party voter registrations; revises dates re presidential preference primary; authorizes municipalities to move their election date by ordinance to coincide with said primary; requires that all write-in candidates reside within district of office sought at time of qualification, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $27,861,850.

Effective Date: 01/01/2008 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 4/27/2007 Senate - Substituted CS/HB 537 -SJ 00645; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30) -SJ 00645
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/26/2007 Senate • Filed
    2/8/2007 Senate • Referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules
    3/5/2007 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 03/08/07, 9:30 am, 412-K
    3/6/2007 Senate • Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules -SJ 00058; On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 03/08/07, 9:30 am, 412-K --Temporarily postponed
    4/12/2007 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 04/17/07, 2:00 pm, 412-K
    4/17/2007 Senate • CS combines this bill with SB 1010 -SJ 00491; CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00491; CS read 1st time on 04/19/07 -SJ 00492; Remaining combined CS references: Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules -SJ 00491
    4/19/2007 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2); Remaining references corrected to Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00515; Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations, 04/24/07, 8:15 am, 309-C
    4/24/2007 Senate • CS/CS by- Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; YEAS 3 NAYS 2 -SJ 00545; CS read 1st time on 04/25/07 -SJ 00551; Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2); Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 00545
    4/26/2007 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00601; Amendment(s) adopted (891618, 862262, 585166, 515368, 434130, 222900, 221350, 202726, 191548, 130206, 121608, 101290, 080988, 080932) -SJ 00602; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00606; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00607
    4/27/2007 Senate • Substituted CS/HB 537 -SJ 00645; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30) -SJ 00645

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  • CS/CS/SB 960, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/26/2007 at 7:24 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (15)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 537 (e2) Hukill Similar Last Action: 5/21/2007 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2007-30
    Location:
    H 213 (c2) Trust in Elections Act Hukill Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    H 393 Campaign Financing Randolph Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 H Died in Committee on Ethics & Elections (EEI), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    H 885 Elections/Candidates Planas Compare Last Action: 3/2/2007 H Withdrawn from Ethics & Elections (EEI); Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction, L/I/S/C passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30) -HJ 00064
    Location:
    H 1615 Elections Ford Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 H Died in Committee on Ethics & Elections (EEI), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    H 7009 Petition Procedures & Standards Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council Compare Last Action: 5/1/2007 H Substituted CS/SB 900 (Vetoed by Governor); Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30), CS/SB 1920 (Ch. 2007-231) -HJ 00921
    Location:
    S 900 (e1) Posey Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 S Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State
    Location:
    S 958 (c1) Elections [LPCC] Constantine Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Community Affairs, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 962 (c1) Voting Systems [LPCC] Justice Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 1010 Presidential Preference Primary/Date [LPCC] Ring Compare Last Action: 4/17/2007 S CS combines this bill with SB 960 -SJ 00491; CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00491; Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/CS/SB 960 (Laid on Table in Senate) -SJ 00491; Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 1174 (c1) Electronic Voting Systems [LPCC] Dockery Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 2164 Voting Systems [LPCC] Villalobos Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 2300 Elections [LPCC] Posey Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 2518 Elections/County Commissioners/Certified Results [LPCC] Dockery Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:
    S 2808 Campaign Financing [LPCC] Deutch Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 537 (Ch. 2007-30)
    Location:

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    634482 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/26/2007
    7:47 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    941692 - Amendment
    		Lawson 4/26/2007
    8:26 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 405168 - Substitute Amendment (941692)
    		Aronberg 4/27/2007
    9:49 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    404058 - Amendment
    		Lynn 4/27/2007
    9:06 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    151044 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/27/2007
    9:23 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (50)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0575 Third-party voter registrations.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    99.095 Petition process in lieu of a qualifying fee and party assessment.
    99.096 Minor political party candidates; names on ballot.
    99.0965 Minor parties; selection of candidates.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    100.051 Candidate's name on general election ballot.
    100.061 Primary election.
    100.111 Filling vacancy.
    100.191 General election laws applicable to special elections; returns.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.591 Voting system audit.
    101.6103 Mail ballot election procedure.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    103.081 Use of party name; political advertising.
    103.091 Political parties.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    103.141 Removal of county executive committee member for violation of oath.
    103.151 Removal of state executive committee member for violation of oath.
    103.161
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.04 Committees of continuous existence.
    106.055 Valuation of in-kind contributions.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.09 Cash contributions and contribution by cashier's checks.
    106.143 Political advertisements circulated prior to election; requirements.
    106.17 Polls and surveys relating to candidacies.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.35 Distribution of funds.
    106.37 Willful violations.
    112.51 Municipal officers; suspension; removal from office.
    189.405 Elections; general requirements and procedures; education programs.
    191.005 District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings.
    582.18 Election of supervisors of each district.
    876.05 Public employees; oath.

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  • CS/CS/SB 960, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/24/2007 at 9:56 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/24/2007 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (25)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    323610 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    4:30 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    914508 - Amendment
    		Aronberg 4/25/2007
    4:32 PM     		Senate: Ruled Out of Order
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    434130 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    4:37 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 500940 - Substitute Amendment (434130)
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    8:59 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    481500 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    9:01 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 751126 - Substitute Amendment (481500)
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    9:24 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    221350 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    9:02 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    205742 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    9:03 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    130206 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    9:05 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 515368 - Amendment to Amendment (130206)
    		Posey 4/26/2007
    4:13 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    364212 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    9:21 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    713128 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/25/2007
    9:31 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    222900 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    10:38 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    121608 - Amendment
    		Rich 4/26/2007
    11:33 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    432676 - Amendment
    		Geller 4/26/2007
    11:33 AM     		Senate: Failed
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    191548 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    11:52 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 585166 - Amendment to Amendment (191548)
    		Ring 4/26/2007
    4:10 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    080988 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    11:53 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    080932 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    11:53 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    862262 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    11:54 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    055796 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    11:58 AM     		Senate: Failed
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    450872 - Amendment
    		Rich 4/26/2007
    1:01 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    202726 - Amendment
    		Rich 4/26/2007
    2:02 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    101290 - Amendment
    		Ring 4/26/2007
    2:16 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    891618 - Amendment
    		Aronberg 4/26/2007
    4:20 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/26/2007     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (50)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.021 Definitions.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0575 Third-party voter registrations.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    99.095 Petition process in lieu of a qualifying fee and party assessment.
    99.096 Minor political party candidates; names on ballot.
    99.0965 Minor parties; selection of candidates.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    100.051 Candidate's name on general election ballot.
    100.061 Primary election.
    100.111 Filling vacancy.
    100.191 General election laws applicable to special elections; returns.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.591 Voting system audit.
    101.6103 Mail ballot election procedure.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    103.081 Use of party name; political advertising.
    103.091 Political parties.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    103.141 Removal of county executive committee member for violation of oath.
    103.151 Removal of state executive committee member for violation of oath.
    103.161
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.04 Committees of continuous existence.
    106.055 Valuation of in-kind contributions.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.09 Cash contributions and contribution by cashier's checks.
    106.143 Political advertisements circulated prior to election; requirements.
    106.17 Polls and surveys relating to candidacies.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.35 Distribution of funds.
    106.37 Willful violations.
    112.51 Municipal officers; suspension; removal from office.
    189.405 Elections; general requirements and procedures; education programs.
    191.005 District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings.
    582.18 Election of supervisors of each district.
    876.05 Public employees; oath.

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  • CS/SB 960, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/19/2007 at 2:56 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) 4/19/2007 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (15)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    650092 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Margolis)     		4/22/2007
    9:38 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    380774 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Fasano)     		4/23/2007
    1:25 PM     		Withdrawn
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    801126 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Fasano)     		4/23/2007
    2:32 PM     		Withdrawn
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    480722 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:43 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    434634 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:44 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    540478 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:44 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    722946 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:44 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    285306 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:44 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    603328 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:44 PM     		Withdrawn
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    164988 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:45 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    474364 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    3:45 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    851784 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/23/2007
    5:34 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    593290 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Margolis)     		4/23/2007
    7:37 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    581272 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/24/2007
    8:54 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    390894 - Amendment
    		Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    (Webster)     		4/24/2007
    2:44 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2007     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/24/2007 8:15 AM Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations 3 Yeas - 2 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (44)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office.
    99.095 Petition process in lieu of a qualifying fee and party assessment.
    99.096 Minor political party candidates; names on ballot.
    99.0965 Minor parties; selection of candidates.
    100.041 Officers chosen at general election.
    100.061 Primary election.
    100.111 Filling vacancy.
    100.191 General election laws applicable to special elections; returns.
    101.043 Identification required at polls.
    101.048 Provisional ballots.
    101.151 Specifications for ballots.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.591 Voting system audit.
    101.6103 Mail ballot election procedure.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.68 Canvassing of absentee ballot.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    103.081 Use of party name; political advertising.
    103.091 Political parties.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    103.141 Removal of county executive committee member for violation of oath.
    103.151 Removal of state executive committee member for violation of oath.
    103.161
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate's oath; items required to be filed.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.04 Committees of continuous existence.
    106.055 Valuation of in-kind contributions.
    106.09 Cash contributions and contribution by cashier's checks.
    106.143 Political advertisements circulated prior to election; requirements.
    106.17 Polls and surveys relating to candidacies.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    106.35 Distribution of funds.
    106.37 Willful violations.
    112.51 Municipal officers; suspension; removal from office.
    189.405 Elections; general requirements and procedures; education programs.
    191.005 District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings.
    582.18 Election of supervisors of each district.
    876.05 Public employees; oath.

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  • SB 960, Original Filed Version Posted 1/26/2007 at 10:29 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    284158 - Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Rich)     		3/7/2007
    8:50 AM     		Favorable
    3/9/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    431666 - Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Constantine)     		4/16/2007
    1:50 PM     		Withdrawn
    3/9/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    322622 - Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Constantine)     		4/17/2007
    12:26 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/9/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    385912 - Amendment to Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Constantine)     		4/17/2007
    9:52 AM     		Withdrawn
    3/9/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    884852 - Amendment to Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Constantine)     		4/17/2007
    12:27 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/9/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    783778 - Amendment to Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Rich)
    (Justice)     		4/17/2007
    6:09 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/9/2007     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/17/2007 2:00 PM Ethics and Elections View Vote Record

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