Second Lawsuit Filed Challenging New Florida Voter Suppression Law
On Wednesday, May 24, the League of Women Voters of Florida filed a lawsuit challenging certain provisions of a recently enacted voter suppression law, Senate Bill 7050.
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DeSantis Signs Omnibus Voter Suppression Law, Pro-Voting Groups Immediately Sue
On Wednesday, May 24, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed an omnibus voter suppression bill, Senate Bill 7050, into law. Shortly after the enactment of S.B. 7050, the Florida Conference of the NAACP and other pro-voting organizations filed a lawsuit challenging certain anti-voting provisions of the law.
Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Miami City Commission Map
On Tuesday, May 23, a federal judge temporarily blocked Miami, Florida’s city commission map from being used in the upcoming November 2023 elections, ruling that it is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Florida House Committee Passes Resolution Raising Amendment Threshold to 67%
On Wednesday, April 19, the Florida House State Affairs Committee advanced House Joint Resolution 129, which would raise the threshold to pass constitutional amendments from 60% to 66.67% of the vote, making it more difficult for Florida voters to amend the state constitution.
Florida Legislature Sends Restrictive Elections Bill to DeSantis
On Friday, April 28, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 7050, an omnibus elections bill that would make numerous, disparate changes to Florida election law.
11th Circuit Upholds Most of Florida’s Major 2021 Voter Suppression Law
On April 27, 2023, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely reversed a district court’s pro-voting decision that previously struck down three provisions of Florida’s 2021 omnibus voter suppression law, Senate Bill 90.
Florida Secretary of State Sued Over Voter Registration Application
On Wednesday, April 26, the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP filed a lawsuit against Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd (R) challenging the state’s voter registration application.
Florida Senate Passes Omnibus Elections Bill
On Wednesday, April 26, the Florida Senate passed an omnibus elections bill by a party-line vote of 28-12.
Florida Amendment Would Pave the Way for DeSantis Presidential Run
On Tuesday, April 25, a Florida Republican introduced an amendment to the state Senate’s omnibus elections bill Senate Bill 7050 that would change Florida’s resign-to-run law.
Florida House Committee Advances Omnibus Election Bill
On Wednesday, April 19, the Florida House State Affairs Committee approved PCB SAC 23-01, a 108-page bill that revises multiple parts of the state’s election code.