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FL H7021

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 97.0555 to expand late voter registration eligibility to include individuals or accompanying family members who have returned from military deployment or activation, or separated from employment outside the United States territorial limits
  • Allows qualified individuals to register to vote in an election until 5 p.m. on the Friday before the election at the supervisor of elections office, even after the standard book-closing date
  • Requires individuals registering late to produce sufficient documentation proving they meet the late registration qualifications
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Late Voter Registration

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7013 (Ch. 2013-57)

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Elections Subcommittee2/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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