The bill amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance the integrity and security of the electoral process. Key provisions include the establishment of mandatory signature matching training for election officials, the requirement for voter registration applicants to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship under certain circumstances, and the expansion of the Office of Election Crimes and Security's authority to issue subpoenas and enforce compliance. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for the handling of vote-by-mail ballots, including the notification of voters regarding signature deficiencies and the establishment of secure ballot intake stations. It also mandates that election supervisors maintain accurate voter registration records and conduct annual reviews to identify inaccuracies.

Further amendments focus on the qualification process for candidates and the procedures for initiative petitions. The bill allows for the acceptance of qualifying papers submitted up to 14 days before the qualifying period begins and introduces a uniform petition form for candidates. It also establishes a new panel to analyze the financial impact of proposed amendments to the State Constitution and requires detailed reports from election supervisors on the conduct of elections. Overall, the legislation aims to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Florida's electoral process while ensuring compliance with new regulations.

Statutes affected:
S 1414 Filed: 15.21, 16.061, 97.012, 97.021, 97.022, 97.051, 97.0575, 97.1031, 98.065, 98.212, 99.012, 99.061, 99.092, 99.095, 99.097, 100.191, 100.371, 101.043, 101.048, 101.111, 101.131, 101.151, 101.161, 101.20, 101.252, 101.5606, 101.56075, 101.5612, 101.5614, 101.572, 101.591, 101.5911, 101.595, 101.6104, 101.62, 101.64, 101.657, 101.69, 101.6921, 101.6923, 101.6952, 101.694, 101.697, 101.698, 102.031, 102.141, 102.166, 103.121, 104.045, 104.187, 105.09, 106.021, 106.07, 106.08, 106.087, 106.19, 113.01, 113.02, 113.03, 113.051, 212.055, 1003.42