Florida Senate considers overhaul of state election laws
How well we remember the arrest of the 20 people during the summer of 2022, accused of voter fraud. Some of these cases touted by our governor were dismissed. Body cameras showed the surprised and confused looks on the faces of many who were arrested.
Some of these people were told by voters’ registration groups that they were now eligible to vote, while County Supervisor of Elections’ Offices were sending out voter identification cards to some of these same people.
Senate Bill 7050, which is moving through the Florida Senate, would require the following disclaimer on voter identification cards: “This card is proof of registration, but is not legal verification of the eligibility to vote.”
TRANSLATION: The state of Florida with all its technology and expertise is incapable of determining whether or not certain people are eligible to vote; yet, individuals who have no internet access or are homeless are expected to know if they meet all the eligibility requirements.
Mypanhandle.com states that some other changes in the bill are “enhanced guidelines and penalties for voter registration groups and limitations to voting by mail for some first-time voters.”
Additionally, this bill would require third-party voter registration organizations to inform the Division of Elections as to the general election cycle for which they are registering persons to vote.
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Where are all the movie producers when you need them? This would make a great movie . A comedy. Most of the scenes you could use real politician’s and wouldn’t have to pay them. Just let them be themselves. And interview other government agencies to set the story.
Sorry but it’s humerus since I’m not in Florida and having to deal with it. Feel for you guys. These people are turning Florida in to a laughing stock for the country. But an embarrassment in the world.
I am a landholder citizen of Florida. I pay many taxes.
This is (and continues to be) taxation without representation!
(Besides which, FL Amendment 4, in my opinion, is based on an illegality. –It defied a federal judges order!)
So, having my rights restored in the state i was charged and sentenced, before moving to Florida, is nullified though i havent been charged or convicted under Florida law?
Yes, Because I have my full civil rights restored yes even to vote, 8 months 3 days before moving to Florida, signed by the District Judge where my offense occurred. I did not know about having my full civil right’s until, DCF took away our grandson because I was in the home and I was raising him since he was born, 9 years and then they come in and say I cannot be around him, also a judge told me too. Where is my rights? The sheriff’s office said that I have some rights not all. I have asked “what court case number, and what am I charged with in this state of Florida” they told me they changed me with a similar offense from the other states record. Took away my rights to better education, rights to vote, rights to live where I want to. So basically I have NO rights in this state.
Mark, I am horrified but not surprised that someone at the sheriff’s office told you, “they changed me with a similar offense from the other states record.” There are some in law enforcement (LE) who will totally BS a person if it serves their purpose. The idea that Florida has the jurisdiction to charge someone for acts in another state is absurd. Even if it did, a conviction would be necessary in order to require registration. This is just another example of why I will never set foot in Florida. And, why is it a crime for the public to make a false official statement, but LE can lie with impunity?
Yup, good ol’ voter suppression. I’m actually a bit surprised that they don’t want to include this sentence: “If you are not eligible to vote and vote fraudulently, you will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law including a possible term of imprisonment.”
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They already have added a new rule on the SO registration form that you are not legally able to vote and must initial with the rest of the myriad of rules… Saw it when I registered last Jan.
Just because it’s on the registration paperwork doesn’t mean that it’s in the law. Never sign anything like that because that could constitute agreeing to it. You are under no obligation to sign any of your registration paperwork. They sure do freak out though when you tell them you’re not going to sign it. What I was told to do was to send a letter to the Florida department of State to ask if you can vote or not. They will certify one way or the other your ability or inability to vote in an official capacity.
I always add “Signed under intimidation” to the form. (I know it carries no legal weight, but it’s on the record.)
I was told: “if you don’t initial and sign it, you are not registered”…
Be careful about refusing to sign the registration forms. Here in Michigan, refusal to do so is a felony.
Jed, will you, or anyone who has a version of the registration form containing the new rule re: voting, please post a picture of that rule (or at least the exact wording of it) for all of us to see? I would really appreciate that, since I had adjudictation withheld and am still allowed to vote. Thanks.
[moderator’s note: A direct quote may suffice].
Seems like this could be voter intimidation