/tags/elections-bill elections bill en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:31:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-20/politifact-fl-what-does-floridas-elections-bill-mean-for-noncitizens-seeking-driver-licenses If a new Florida elections bill goes into effect, driver licenses will soon include a new notable fact: whether a person is a U.S. citizen. Supporters of HB 991, approved by Florida’s Legislature and expected to be signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, say the bill will ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens vote. Critics worry it will disenfranchise eligible voters who are unable to meet the bill’s demands. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:31:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-20/politifact-fl-what-does-floridas-elections-bill-mean-for-noncitizens-seeking-driver-licenses Maria Briceño | PolitiFact /government-politics/2026-03-13/florida-legislature-passes-bill-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-at-the-ballot-box The House on Thursday passed a bill (HB 991) on a 77-28 vote along party lines, imposing new identification requirements on voters, but it doesn’t take effect until Jan. 1, 2027. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:06:19 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-13/florida-legislature-passes-bill-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-at-the-ballot-box Ana Goñi-Lessan | News Service of Florida /politics/2022-09-19/appeals-court-questions-ruling-on-florida-elections-law Lawyersfor Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and national GOP groups asked an appeals court to overturn a federal judge’s ruling that parts of a 2021 Florida elections law were discriminatory against Black voters. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:30:00 GMT /politics/2022-09-19/appeals-court-questions-ruling-on-florida-elections-law Dara Kam | News Service Florida /news/2022-04-26/gov-desantis-signs-controversial-elections-law Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure that would create an elections’ investigations unit within the Florida Department of State. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:20:26 GMT /news/2022-04-26/gov-desantis-signs-controversial-elections-law Jim Turner /2022-02-01/there-are-election-reforms-that-both-democrats-and-republicans-seem-to-like After failing to pass a voting rights bill, Democrats in Congress haven't made their next move clear. Bipartisan talks have begun over smaller measures that election experts still see as necessary. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:10:00 GMT /2022-02-01/there-are-election-reforms-that-both-democrats-and-republicans-seem-to-like Miles Parks /news/2021-05-18/florida-elections-law-hit-with-another-challenge Alleging discrimination against Black and Latino voters, a coalition of groups has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Florida elections law that includes additional restrictions on voting by mail. Tue, 18 May 2021 15:59:36 GMT /news/2021-05-18/florida-elections-law-hit-with-another-challenge Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida /local-news/2021-05-10/florida-georgias-new-elections-law-compared Governor Ron DeSantis signed the elections bill into law Thursday morning. A lot of the bill has similarities between what was signed earlier this year in Georgia. Mon, 10 May 2021 10:22:41 GMT /local-news/2021-05-10/florida-georgias-new-elections-law-compared Blaise Gainey /news/2021-04-30/florida-legislature-approves-election-reform-bill-that-includes-restrictions Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the measure live on Fox News. It's the latest Republican-led effort to alter state voting rules following record-breaking turnout during the 2020 election. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:20:44 GMT /news/2021-04-30/florida-legislature-approves-election-reform-bill-that-includes-restrictions Jaclyn Diaz /politics/2013-05-08/how-the-elections-bill-will-impact-south-florida-voters Many South Florida voters were still in line to cast ballots during the 2012 election hours after President Barack Obama had been declared the… Wed, 08 May 2013 19:41:52 GMT /politics/2013-05-08/how-the-elections-bill-will-impact-south-florida-voters Gina Jordan