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House Keeps Promise And Signs Off On Elections Reforms

The House and Senate are so far sticking to their promises. Shortly after the Senate passed an ethics reform package, the House followed suit—passing a bill that would undo many of the changes to state elections laws that opponents say caused long lines and voter confusion during Election Day.

Florida doesn’t exactly have the best reputation when it comes to voting. And during the Presidential Election the state gained unwanted attention when several counties couldn’t deliver results until days after the voting was over. The House bill increases early voting days, puts length limits on summaries of some ballot initiatives and increases early voting locations. Tuesday, it became the proposal to clear the chamber this session.

Democrats mostly praised House Speaker Will Weatherford for making the issue a priority. They had previously said they wouldn’t support a bill if it didn’t include expanded early voting.  Republican Representative John Tobia of Melborne was only "no" vote.  The proposal now moves to the Senate.

 

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Lynn Hatter is a Florida A&M University and Florida State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master's in Professional Communication. Lynn has been with WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas.  She has worked with several organizations, including Kaiser Health News.  Lynn has also partnered with USC-Annenberg's Center for Child Wellbeing on the nationally acclaimed series "Committed," which explored the prevalence of involuntary commitment use on children.
She serves on the board of RTDNA and the United Way of the Big Bend, with previous service on the board of the First Amendment Foundation of Florida.

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