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FL S1198
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows electors who change legal residence to vote in their new precinct even if the move is to a different county, replacing the previous same-county requirement.
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Limits ballot summaries for joint resolutions to 75 words and removes provisions allowing multiple ballot statements and the presumption that full amendment text is clear and unambiguous.
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Extends the deadline for requesting absentee ballots from the 6th day to the 15th day before an election and requires supervisors to mail ballots within 13 days instead of 4 days.
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Expands early voting site locations to any suitable county location including city halls and public libraries, removing the requirement that branch offices be designated as early voting sites for at least 1 year prior to an election.
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Adjusts early voting schedules: begins on the 15th day (instead of 10th) before state or federal elections and ends on the 2nd day (instead of 3rd); establishes separate schedule for primary and special elections beginning on the 8th day before election.
Legislative Description
Elections
Last Action
Died in Ethics and Elections, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7013 (Ch. 2013-57)
5/3/2013