The purpose of this rule is to prescribe a form for individuals authorized under section 101.131, Florida Statutes, to utilize when designating poll watchers during the early voting period and on Election Day.

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Elections

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

1S-2.054Poll Watcher Designation Form

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule is to prescribe a form for individuals authorized under section 101.131, Florida Statutes, to utilize when designating poll watchers during the early voting period and on Election Day.

SUMMARY: This rule prescribes a form for the designation of poll watchers during the early voting period and on Election Day.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: Legislative ratification will not be required pursuant to Section 120.541(3), F.S. Based on a SERC checklist prepared by the agency, this rule will not have an adverse effect on businesses or private-sector economic growth, job-creation, employment or investment; nor will it increase regulatory costs in excess of the threshold mandating legislative ratification. No other statute requires legislative ratification for this rule.

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.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 20.10, 97.012(1), and 101.131(2), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 101.131, 101.111, 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, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 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 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Brandy Hedges, at [phone], 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: Lydia Atkinson, Assistant General Counsel, at [e-mail] or [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

1S-2.054 Poll Watcher Designation Form.

(1) The Department of State, Division of Elections, is required by statute to prescribe a form for political parties, political committees, and candidates to designate poll watchers. Form DS-DE 125-Excel, entitled “Designation of Poll Watchers” (eff. ___/2016; [insert hyperlink], and Form DS-DE 125-PDF, entitled "Designation of Poll Watchers" (eff. ___/2016; [insert hyperlink], are hereby incorporated by reference.

(2) These forms are available by request from the Division of Elections at Room 316, R. A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 or by contacting the Division of Elections at [phone], by download from the Division’s website under the tab, “Forms and Publications” under “Forms” at: http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/, or by contacting any supervisor of elections’ office.

Rulemaking Authority 20.10, 97.012(1), 101.131(2) FS. Law Implemented 101.131, 101.111 FS. History–New ________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Lydia Atkinson

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Kenneth W. Detzner

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 21, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 20, 2016