This new proposed rule is required to incorporate by reference a new form DS-DE 136 entitled “Election Day Absentee Ballot Delivery Affidavit” that the Department of State is required to adopt pursuant to Chapter 2013-57, Laws of Florida. In order ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Elections

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

1S-2.052Election Day Delivery of Absentee Ballot

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This new proposed rule is required to incorporate by reference a new form DS-DE 136 entitled “Election Day Absentee Ballot Delivery Affidavit” that the Department of State is required to adopt pursuant to Chapter 2013-57, Laws of Florida. In order for an absentee ballot to be delivered on Election Day, a voter or voter’s designee must first execute this affidavit stating the emergency situation that prevents him or her from voting at his or her polling place on Election Day.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Elections; Absentee Ballot Delivery on Election Day.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 20.10(3), 97.012(1), 101.62 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 101.62(4)(c)5. FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 23, 2013, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 307, 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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Diane Wint 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ashley Davis, Assistant General Counsel, at [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.