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FL H0075

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Janet Adkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the freeholder voting process by replacing affidavit requirements made before an inspector with a written declaration verified pursuant to section 92.525
  • Requires electors in freeholder-only elections or referendums to submit a written declaration affirming they are a freeholder and qualified elector residing in the relevant county, district, or municipality
  • Entitles registered electors who submit the written declaration and provide a legal description, address, or location of property in their name that is not wholly exempt from taxation to vote and be considered a freeholder
  • Makes it unlawful for any person who is not a freeholder and qualified elector to vote in freeholder-limited elections or referendums, with violations constituting a first-degree misdemeanor
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Freeholder Voting

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 116 -HJ 1116

3/6/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs12/7/2011
Community And Military Affairs Subcommittee11/18/2011
Government Operations Subcommittee9/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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