Numerous reports, including this one in the Miami Herald, indicate that leader of the Florida House of Representatives does not think there is enough time left in this session for the proposed elections bills. With the legislative session looking at either an extension or a special session this year, we’ll see what happens.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
More on SB956
The latest summary of the changes proposed in Senate Bill 956 is: Expressly providing that the Florida Election Code preempts any local provision regarding elections unless otherwise specifically provided by law. A substantial revision to third party voter registration organization requirements. The removal of retirement center identification and neighborhood association identification from the list...
Senate Bill 956: Relating to Elections
As reported in the NY Times and St. Pete Times, the former “shell” bill SB956 has become the placeholder for a series of proposed elections changes. So far, the potential changes are listed in the committee amendments section – it’s schedule for a committee hearing Thursday afternoon.
Tie vote
The City of Eagle Lake is dealing with a recount-confirmed tie vote, according to NewsChief.com. Seven voters did not pick a candidate, and the remaining votes from the less than 20% turnout resulted in a tie. Fla. Stat 100.181 speaks to this: “such persons shall draw lots to determine who shall be elected to...
America Votes! Supplement
I contributed a chapter to the American Bar Association to the America Votes! Supplement – just published today.