Bill to give Florida's party affiliation requirements more 'teeth' in elections clears first Senate hurdle
Legislation to make Florida’s existing political party rules more enforceable during elections is moving through the Legislature’s upper chamber.
Members of the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee voted unanimously to advance a bill (SB 280) that would enable candidates and political parties to participate in enforcing the state’s party affiliation requirements in races for elected office.
The change is needed, according to the bill’s sponsor, Kissimmee Democratic Sen. Kristen Arrington, since a lack of enforcement ability makes the current rules more recommendations than mandates.
Florida law today requires each candidate running for public office to affirm several facts about their candidacy, including that they have either had no party affiliation or been a member of the political party whose nomination they’re seeking for 365 days before the beginning of qualifying for the General Election.
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