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FL S0112
Bill
Status
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Geraldine Thompson
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AI Summary
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Replaces all instances of the term "absentee ballot" with "vote-by-mail ballot" throughout Florida election statutes (sections 97.012 through 916.107).
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Updates terminology in voter registration, ballot request procedures, ballot delivery, canvassing, and election administration processes to reflect the new "vote-by-mail" nomenclature.
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Maintains all substantive voting procedures, deadlines, signature verification requirements, and eligibility rules—only changes the terminology used to describe the voting method.
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Applies the terminology change consistently across all election-related statutes including definitions, forms, instructions, and procedures for absent electors and overseas voters.
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Effective date: July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Absentee Voting
Last Action
Chapter No. 2016-37
3/10/2016