The purpose of this rulemaking is to comport with Section 916.107(7), Florida Statutes, directing the agency to establish rules so that facility staff may assist clients in registering and voting in primary and general elections

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65G-9.002Right to Vote in Public Elections

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to comport with Section 916.107(7), Florida Statutes, directing the agency to establish rules so that facility staff may assist clients in registering and voting in primary and general elections

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Forensic Clients Right to Vote in Public Elections

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 916.1093(2),FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 916.107(7),FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

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 48 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Michele Lucas, Agency Clerk, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 335K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone] 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michele Lucas, Agency Clerk, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 335K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

65G-9.002 Right to Vote in Public Elections.

(1) Any forensic client not adjudicated incompetent under the provisions of Chapter 744, F.S., or otherwise disqualified by law, and meeting the legal age and residency requirements of the state shall, if he or she requests, be assisted in registering to vote and in voting in public elections.

(2) A client who is properly registered to vote in a county other than the county of placement, shall be assisted in making application for a vote-by-mail ballot in that county if he or she so requests. A client who is not registered to vote shall be assisted in registering in the county of his permanent residence, if he or she so requests.

(3) If a client requests assistance in voting, registering, or in getting information about voting requirements, staff at the facility shall assist the client in obtaining the information.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107(7) FS. History–New ______________.