The proposed changes are to the polling place procedures manual, DS-DE 11, incorporated by reference in the rule. This manual is used as a guide for poll workers during the early voting period and election day. The proposed changes clarify ...

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Elections

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
1S-2.034: Polling Place Procedures Manual
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes are to the polling place procedures manual, DS-DE 11, incorporated by reference in the rule. This manual is used as a guide for poll workers during the early voting period and election day. The proposed changes clarify procedures for voter intake at the polling place and for handling a ballot that has been overvoted. It also enhances the provisions governing persons with disabilities.
SUMMARY: The proposed changes clarify polling place procedures.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 20.10(3), 97.012(1), 102.014(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 102.014 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: June 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of State, Florida Heritage Hall, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Eddie Phillips, Executive assistant, General Counsel’s Office, at 1(850)245-6536 or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Maria Matthews, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of State at: [e-mail] or [phone]. The incorporated form DS-DE #11 is available upon request.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

1S-2.034 Polling Place Procedures Manual.

The Department of State, Division of Elections, is required to establish a polling place procedures manual to guide election officials and poll workers in the proper implementation of election procedures and laws. Form DS-DE 11 (eff. ___/___08/08), entitled “Polling Place Procedures Manual,” is hereby incorporated by reference and available from the Division of Elections, R. A. Gray Building, Room 316, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, by contact at [phone], or by download from the Division of Elections’ rules webpage at: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/index.html.

Rulemaking Authority 20.10(3), 102.014(5) FS. Law Implemented 102.014(5) FS. History–New 7-4-02, Amended 1-25-04, 3-16-06, 1-1-08, 8-13-08,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Donald L. Palmer, Director, Division of Elections
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Dawn K. Roberts, Interim Secretary of State for Florida Department of State
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 12, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: April 16, 2010