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CS/CS/SB 866: Elections [LPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Ethics and Elections ; Constantine

Elections [LPCC]; Revises provisions relating to the investigative duties of the Secretary of State. Reduces the time by which supervisors of elections must electronically transmit certain voter history information to the department. Revises methods by which a person's right to vote may be challenged. Clarifies that political subdivisions may impose electronic filing requirements on certain candidates, etc.

Effective Date: 06/05/2008 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 6/5/2008 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-95
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/21/2007 Senate • Filed
    1/24/2008 Senate • Referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules
    3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules -SJ 00054
    3/6/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 03/11/08, 2:00 pm, 412-K --Temporarily postponed
    3/13/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 03/18/08, 2:00 pm, 412-K --Meeting cancelled
    3/27/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 04/01/08, 1:00 pm, 412-K
    4/1/2008 Senate • CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 5 NAYS 2 -SJ 00426; CS read 1st time on 04/03/08 -SJ 00430
    4/3/2008 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2); Now in Judiciary -SJ 00426
    4/11/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/16/08, 3:30 pm, 110-S
    4/16/2008 Senate • CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00754; CS read 1st time on 04/23/08 -SJ 00757
    4/18/2008 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2); Original reference(s) removed: Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules; Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 00772
    4/23/2008 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00742; Amendment(s) adopted (728280, 661364, 532486, 402546, 343450, 321150) -SJ 00743; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00743; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00744
    4/24/2008 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 00786; Amendment(s) adopted (952304, 710160) -SJ 00786; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00787; Amendment(s) reconsidered, failed -SJ 00788; CS passed as amended (710160); YEAS 36 NAYS 2 -SJ 00788
    4/25/2008 House • In Messages
    4/27/2008 House • Received, referred to Calendar -HJ 00972
    4/29/2008 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -HJ 01175; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01178, -HJ 01183; Was taken up -HJ 01181
    4/30/2008 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 01221; CS passed as amended; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 01221
    4/30/2008 Senate • In returning messages
    5/1/2008 House • Substituted for CS/HB 1201 -HJ 01818
    5/1/2008 Senate • Refused to concur, requested House to recede -SJ 01198, -SJ 01199
    5/1/2008 House • In returning messages
    5/2/2008 House • Receded -HJ 01836; CS passed; YEAS 113 NAYS 0 -HJ 01836
    5/2/2008 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 01719
    6/2/2008 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/5/2008 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-95

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  • CS/CS/SB 866, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/3/2008 at 12:15 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 13 Telephone Solicitation Jordan Compare Last Action: 1/22/2008 H Withdrawn from Agribusiness (ENR); Environment & Natural Resources Council; Withdrawn prior to introduction, L/I/S/C passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 866 (Ch. 2008-95) -HJ 00009
    Location:
    H 761 (e1) Agriculture Pickens Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 S Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 866 (Ch. 2008-95), CS/SB 2222 (Ch. 2008-221)
    Location:
    H 1201 (c1) Elections Patterson Compare Last Action: 5/1/2008 H Substituted CS/CS/SB 866; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 866 (Ch. 2008-95) -HJ 01818
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (33)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.0981 Statewide voter registration database.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.095 Petition process in lieu of a qualifying fee and party assessment.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.082 Commissioner of Agriculture candidates; campaign contribution limits.
    106.147 Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
    106.24 Florida Elections Commission; membership; powers; duties.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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  • CS/CS/SB 866, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/24/2008 at 11:40 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    502847 - Amendment
    		Robaina 4/28/2008
    8:58 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 570685 - Substitute Amendment (502847)
    		Robaina 4/29/2008
    8:19 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 553517 - Substitute Amendment (502847)
    		Robaina 4/29/2008
    1:10 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 313491 - Amendment to Amendment (553517)
    		Randolph 4/30/2008
    8:16 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 303551 - Amendment to Amendment (553517)
    		Randolph 4/30/2008
    8:16 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    813333 - Amendment
    		Dorworth 4/28/2008
    6:01 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/30/2008 10:03 AM House 118 Yeas - 0 Nays
    5/2/2008 10:01 AM House 113 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (33)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.0981 Statewide voter registration database.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.095 Petition process in lieu of a qualifying fee and party assessment.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.082 Commissioner of Agriculture candidates; campaign contribution limits.
    106.147 Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
    106.24 Florida Elections Commission; membership; powers; duties.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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  • CS/CS/SB 866, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/23/2008 at 7:39 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    710160 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/23/2008
    8:02 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/24/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    869878 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/23/2008
    8:17 PM     		Senate: Failed
    4/24/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    952304 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/23/2008
    8:17 PM     		Senate: Failed
    4/24/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    352564 - Amendment
    		Lynn 4/24/2008
    8:51 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/24/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    549506 - Amendment
    		Siplin 4/24/2008
    10:09 AM     		Senate: Failed
    4/24/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    539130 - Amendment
    		Siplin 4/24/2008
    10:10 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/24/2008     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/24/2008 10:49 AM Senate 36 Yeas - 2 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (33)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.0981 Statewide voter registration database.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.095 Petition process in lieu of a qualifying fee and party assessment.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.082 Commissioner of Agriculture candidates; campaign contribution limits.
    106.147 Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
    106.24 Florida Elections Commission; membership; powers; duties.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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  • CS/CS/SB 866, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/18/2008 at 4:46 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 4/18/2008 (pdf)
    House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (17)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    435716 - Amendment
    		Posey 4/22/2008
    2:23 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    791134 - Amendment
    		Fasano 4/22/2008
    2:47 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    625308 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/22/2008
    3:23 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    854498 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/22/2008
    3:23 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    442990 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/22/2008
    3:23 PM     		Senate: Failed
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    321150 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/22/2008
    3:24 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 532486 - Amendment to Amendment (321150)
    		Justice 4/23/2008
    1:47 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    685410 - Amendment
    		Justice 4/22/2008
    3:24 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    287546 - Amendment
    		Aronberg 4/22/2008
    3:25 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    421232 - Amendment
    		Aronberg 4/22/2008
    3:25 PM     		Senate: Failed
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    710540 - Amendment
    		Rich 4/22/2008
    4:44 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    661364 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/22/2008
    4:57 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    402546 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/22/2008
    4:58 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    728280 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/22/2008
    4:58 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    712834 - Amendment
    		Siplin 4/22/2008
    5:25 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 944928 - Amendment to Amendment (712834)
    		Siplin 4/23/2008
    11:03 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    343450 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/23/2008
    3:36 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/23/2008     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/23/2008 3:45 PM Senate - Amendment 421232 18 Yeas - 18 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (31)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.0981 Statewide voter registration database.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    106.021 Campaign treasurers; deputies; primary and secondary depositories.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.082 Commissioner of Agriculture candidates; campaign contribution limits.
    106.147 Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
    106.24 Florida Elections Commission; membership; powers; duties.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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  • CS/SB 866, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/3/2008 at 5:36 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Ethics and Elections (Post-Meeting) 4/3/2008 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    188670 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Saunders)     		4/15/2008
    5:54 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/17/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    677448 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Saunders)     		4/15/2008
    5:54 PM     		Withdrawn
    4/17/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    342182 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Saunders)     		4/15/2008
    5:54 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/17/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    427226 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Geller)     		4/16/2008
    1:34 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/17/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    805774 - Amendment
    		Judiciary
    (Joyner)     		4/16/2008
    2:18 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/17/2008     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/16/2008 3:00 PM Judiciary 8 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (25)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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  • SB 866, Original Filed Version Posted 1/17/2008 at 5:16 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    417782 - Amendment
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Constantine)     		3/31/2008
    12:47 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/1/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 939278 - Amendment to Amendment (417782)
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Justice)     		4/1/2008
    10:47 AM     		Withdrawn
    4/1/2008     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 183932 - Amendment to Amendment (417782)
    		Ethics and Elections
    (Atwater)     		4/1/2008
    10:57 AM     		Withdrawn
    4/1/2008     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/1/2008 1:00 PM Ethics and Elections 5 Yeas - 2 Nays

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