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Changes to Florida Election Law pass House 118-1, head to the Senate

March 6, 2013 By Ken Tinkler

CS/HB 7013, with changes to the Florida Election Code, passed the state House of Representatives 118-1, the changes include:

  • Expands the ability of military member returning from deployment to register to vote after the typical deadline.
  • Limits the ballot summary of constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature to the 75 word length imposed on others.
  • Expands the list of possible early voting locations to include “fairground, civic center, courthouse, county commission building, stadium, or convention center.”
  • Expands potential early voting days.
  • Alters absentee ballot processing procedure.
  • Alters canvassing board appointment process to include alternates. 
  • Alters voting tabulation technical requirements.

Despite the 118-1 vote approval, media reports (St. Augustine Record, Tampa Bay Times, CBS Miami) continue to show a partisan split on additional election reform ideas.  House Staff Analysis of the Bill.

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