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.