New Florida Election Law Bill passes Legislature, on its way to the Governor
April 30, 2010
With a flurry of action yesterday, a new election law bill passed the House and Senate yesterday and is on its way to the Governor. I’ll spend more time going over it if the Governor signs it, but what jumped out immediately to me was this new section: 97.0115 Preemption.-All matters set forth in chapters 97-105 are preempted to the state, except as otherwise specifically authorized by state or federal law. The conduct of municipal elections shall be governed by s. 100.3605.
In memory.
June 23, 2009
On a personal note, I am saddened to learn of the passing of a friend, Phyllis Busansky, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections.
Senate Bill 956: Relating to Elections
April 16, 2009
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.