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sl8

(16,223 posts)
Wed Aug 28, 2024, 06:55 AM Aug 28

Florida felons could get a bit more clarity on their voting rights with a new proposal

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/28/nx-s1-5084199/florida-felon-voting-rights-state-proposal

Florida felons could get a bit more clarity on their voting rights with a new proposal

AUGUST 28, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Ashley Lopez

Election officials in Florida say they are working to “streamline” a process for formerly incarcerated people to figure out whether they are eligible to vote in the state.

Florida’s Department of State is considering a proposal to formalize how people who served time for a felony conviction can ask the state to clarify if they have met all the requirements to get their voting rights back. The rule change would eventually need to be approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

In 2018, voters in Florida approved a ballot measure, known as Amendment 4, that “restores the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation.” The measure excludes people who committed murder or a felony sex offense.

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But before Amendment 4 went into effect, Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a law requiring that returning citizens fulfill every part of their sentence — including paying any fees or fines — in order to regain voting rights.

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Florida felons could get a bit more clarity on their voting rights with a new proposal (Original Post) sl8 Aug 28 OP
With this clarification pending.... FarPoint Aug 28 #1
the new improved streamlined proposal onethatcares Aug 28 #2

FarPoint

(13,524 posts)
1. With this clarification pending....
Wed Aug 28, 2024, 07:53 AM
Aug 28

Can the Felon register to vote so they are prepared for a last minute approval?

onethatcares

(16,548 posts)
2. the new improved streamlined proposal
Wed Aug 28, 2024, 07:59 AM
Aug 28

only pertains to having a form created the proposal has no direct bearing on reinstatement of rights.

My take: No matter what bullshit the legislature tries to feed the public, they aren't ever going down the road to redemption for ex-felons.

Geez, that's like having them actually deal with something that doesn't give lobbyists access to them.

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