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CS/CS/HB 131: Elections [GPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Economic Development and Community Affairs Policy Council ; Governmental Affairs Policy Committee ; Adams ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Ambler ; Coley ; Hukill ; Murzin ; Proctor ; Stargel ; Williams, T.

Elections [GPSC]; Provides that all matters in chapters 97 through 105, F.S., are preempted to state, unless otherwise specified; defines term "absent uniformed services voter"; revises definition of term "overseas voter"; revises voter challenge oath requirements; provides circumstances under which challenged voter may execute change of legal residence, be directed to proper precinct, or vote provisional ballot, etc.

Effective Date: 05/28/2010 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/28/2010 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-167
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    9/18/2009 House • Filed
    10/12/2009 House • Referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (CEED); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
    2/10/2010 House • On Committee agenda-- Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA), 02/17/10, 8:30 am, Webster Hall --Workshopped
    3/1/2010 House • PCS on Committee agenda-- Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA), 03/03/10, 8:00 am, 306-H
    3/2/2010 House • Introduced, referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (CEED); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council -HJ 00019; On Committee agenda-- Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA), 02/17/10, 8:30 am, Webster Hall --Workshopped; PCS on Committee agenda-- Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA), 03/03/10, 8:00 am, 306-H
    3/3/2010 House • CS by Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 00221
    3/5/2010 House • CS read 1st time on 03/05/10 -HJ 00220; Pending review of CS under Rule 7.20
    3/8/2010 House • Original reference(s) removed: Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (CEED); CS referred to Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council -HJ 00224; On Council agenda-- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council, 03/10/10, 10:45 am, 404-H
    3/10/2010 House • CS/CS by- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 00267
    • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.20
    3/11/2010 House • CS read 1st time on 03/11/10 -HJ 00263
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 00266
    3/16/2010 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -HJ 00294
    3/18/2010 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 00326; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00326; CS passed as amended; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 00326
    3/23/2010 Senate • In Messages
    4/21/2010 Senate • Received -SJ 00718; Referred to Ethics and Elections; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00718
    4/26/2010 Senate • Withdrawn from Ethics and Elections; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00820; Substituted for CS/CS/SB 900 -SJ 00820; Read 2nd time -SJ 00820; Amendment(s) adopted (710974, 612746, 315994) -SJ 00820
    4/29/2010 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 01023; Amendment(s) reconsidered, withdrawn -SJ 01024; Amendment(s) adopted (136818) -SJ 01024; CS passed as amended (136818); YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 01034
    4/29/2010 House • In returning messages; Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) failed -HJ 01278; Concurred -HJ 01268; CS passed as amended; YEAS 110 NAYS 6 -HJ 01279; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 01279
    5/13/2010 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/28/2010 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-167

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  • CS/CS/HB 131, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/30/2010 at 1:39 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (10)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 869 (e2) Campaign Financing [GPSC] Rouson Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167)
    Location:
    H 1019 Elections Hooper Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 H Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA), companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167)
    Location:
    H 1207 (e1) McKeel Compare Last Action: 3/30/2011 Chapter No. 2011-6
    Location:
    H 7101 Voter Interface Device Requirements Governmental Affairs Policy Committee Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 S Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167)
    Location:
    S 880 (c1) Campaign Financing [GPSC] Alexander Compare Last Action: 3/24/2010 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00330; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00331; Amendment(s) adopted (966272) -SJ 00331; Substituted CS/CS/HB 1207 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 00332; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167) -SJ 00332
    Location:
    S 900 (c2) Voting [GPSC] Thrasher Compare Last Action: 4/26/2010 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00819; Amendment(s) adopted (952218) -SJ 00820; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00820; Substituted CS/CS/HB 131 -SJ 00820; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167) -SJ 00820
    Location:
    S 902 (c1) Public Trust [GPSC] Alexander Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167), HB 1301 (Ch. 2010-112)
    Location:
    S 1672 (c1) Political Advertisements [GPSC] Crist Compare Last Action: 4/29/2010 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 01008; Amendment(s) adopted (164906) -SJ 01008; Substituted CS/CS/HB 869 (Died on Senate Calendar) -SJ 01008; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167) -SJ 01008
    Location:
    S 1682 (c1) Elections [GPSC] Dean Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167)
    Location:
    S 2536 Elections [GPSC] Thrasher Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 S Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 131 (Ch. 2010-167)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (30)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0115
    97.021 Definitions.
    98.0981 Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.56075 Voting methods.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    101.6952 Absentee ballots for overseas voters.
    101.71 Polling place.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    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.
    106.011 Definitions.
    106.022 Appointment of a registered agent; duties.
    106.03 Registration of political committees.
    106.04 Committees of continuous existence.
    106.0703 Electioneering communications organizations; additional reporting requirements.
    106.0705 Electronic filing of campaign treasurer's reports.
    106.071 Independent expenditures; electioneering communications; reports; disclaimers.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.143 Political advertisements circulated prior to election; requirements.
    106.1437 Miscellaneous advertisements.
    106.1439 Electioneering communications; disclaimers.
    106.147 Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
    106.17 Polls and surveys relating to candidacies.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting.

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  • CS/CS/HB 131, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/29/2010 at 10:33 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (30)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.0115
    97.021 Definitions.
    98.0981 Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.56075 Voting methods.
    101.5612 Testing of tabulating equipment.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    101.6952 Absentee ballots for overseas voters.
    101.71 Polling place.
    102.012 Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections.
    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.
    106.011 Definitions.
    106.022 Appointment of a registered agent; duties.
    106.03 Registration of political committees.
    106.04 Committees of continuous existence.
    106.0703 Electioneering communications organizations; additional reporting requirements.
    106.0705 Electronic filing of campaign treasurer's reports.
    106.071 Independent expenditures; electioneering communications; reports; disclaimers.
    106.08 Contributions; limitations on.
    106.143 Political advertisements circulated prior to election; requirements.
    106.1437 Miscellaneous advertisements.
    106.1439 Electioneering communications; disclaimers.
    106.147 Telephone solicitation; disclosure requirements; prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
    106.17 Polls and surveys relating to candidacies.
    106.25 Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.
    379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting.

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  • CS/CS/HB 131, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/18/2010 at 1:02 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (10)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    957488 - Amendment
    		Smith 4/23/2010
    10:55 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    710974 - Amendment
    		Fasano 4/23/2010
    12:08 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    hierarchy 612746 - Amendment to Amendment (710974)
    		Fasano 4/23/2010
    3:27 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    hierarchy 358312 - Amendment to Amendment (710974)
    		Justice 4/26/2010
    10:40 AM     		Senate: Failed
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    hierarchy 452070 - Amendment to Amendment (710974)
    		Justice 4/26/2010
    10:40 AM     		Senate: Failed
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    315994 - Amendment
    		Thrasher 4/23/2010
    5:02 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    136818 - Amendment
    		Thrasher 4/28/2010
    12:20 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/29/2010     		PDF
    hierarchy 492277 - Amendment to Amendment (136818)
    		Fitzgerald 4/29/2010
    3:41 PM     		PDF
    hierarchy 869211 - Amendment to Amendment (136818)
    		Bullard 4/29/2010
    4:38 PM     		PDF
    hierarchy 356013 - Amendment to Amendment (136818)
    		Gibbons 4/29/2010
    4:44 PM     		PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/29/2010 12:07 PM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/29/2010 4:45 PM House 110 Yeas - 6 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.021 Definitions.
    98.0981 Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    101.6952 Absentee ballots for overseas voters.
    379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting.

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  • CS/CS/HB 131, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/10/2010 at 8:23 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Economic Development and Community Affairs Policy Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    517739 - Amendment
    		Adams 3/17/2010
    5:38 PM     		PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/18/2010 11:24 AM House 115 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.021 Definitions.
    98.0981 Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    101.6952 Absentee ballots for overseas voters.
    379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting.

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  • CS/HB 131, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/5/2010 at 9:59 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Economic Development and Community Affairs Policy Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Governmental Affairs Policy Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.021 Definitions.
    98.0981 Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics.
    101.62 Request for absentee ballots.
    101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application.
    101.6952 Absentee ballots for overseas voters.
    379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting.

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  • HB 131, Original Filed Version Posted 11/15/2009 at 12:37 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    101.6952 Absentee ballots for overseas voters.

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