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Topic: New proof-of-citizenship and voter-registration verification requirements
What these bills are meant to accomplish:
HB 991 and SB 1334 are companion election bills designed to increase citizenship verification in Florida’s voter-registration system. The legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship for certain voter registrations, expand cross-checking of registration databases, and require election officials to take additional steps to review or remove registrations that cannot be verified.
Why it matters:
These measures could create new barriers for eligible voters, particularly seniors, students, married voters whose names changed, and residents who do not readily have citizenship documents available. Even small administrative delays can prevent eligible voters from appearing on the rolls in time for key elections. Read more
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The Informed Democrat February Edition:
Civic engagement: Why Sitting out is no longer neutral; Florida’s “Schools of Hope”…Aren’t; Let the Youth Lead! The View from Gen Z; Candidates Corner-U.S. House of Representative candidates; Caucus and Volunteer of the Month
Lee Dems Blog, February 19: “Election Security or Voter Barriers? Examining the SAVE Act”. Protecting elections and protecting access should never be in conflict. Read our overview of the SAVE Act and how it could impact voter registration across Lee County and the country.
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