More Info on the Issues
- How Much "Voter Protection"?
- Although Florida currently requires proof of ID for voters, the League is opposed to instituting additional identification requirements. At this time, most forms of state and federal ID cost money (which if needed to vote, could constitute a poll tax.) Additionally, requiring such IDs would disenfranchise any voter who does not have the ability to get one, even if it is offered free, such as elderly voters who can no longer drive, the disabled and urban and rural poor.
According to research by the NYU's Brennan Center for Justice, there is no widespread voter impersonation fraud, so the League feels that a photo ID law is a solution for a problem that does not exist.
For more information, please visit the League of Women Voters U.S. website and the section on "Voter Protection" deals directly with this issue.
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- FL Constitutional Amendments Update
- July 26, 2011: I wanted to share with you the letter that the Florida League of Women Voters sent to the Department of Justice opposing 3 provisions of H.B. 1355 dealing with voting changes. We are hopeful that we will see some fixes as a result vs. having to restort to yet another law suit. Click to see the Letter. We will keep you informed.
Teresa Jenkins, President of the Charlotte County League of Women Voters
- FL Constitutional Amendments 5 and 6 - Know What This is About!
- Before Election Day on Nov 2, please consider printing and passing out the flyer on proposed FL Constitutional Amendments 5 and 6. These are such important elections issues and we are pushing hard to get the word out to the voters! The League does support passage of these Amendments, as they support the mission of the League: watchdogging fair elections to all voters! Help us get Amendments 5 & 6 passed this year - if we don't do it this year, we wait another 10 years - can we really afford to risk that possibility? See more about the Amendments (next item.) Thanks for your continued support! Read more
- On the Ballot:
- On November 2, 2010, voters will be making decisions on nine proposed Amendments to Florida’s Constitution and one proposed Referendum. This document summarizes the proposals and gives the Florida state League position. The League of Women Voters and our chapter of volunteers wants you to be an informed voter! Read more | State League Info
- September 9, 2010 League Victory:
- Florida Supreme Court Strikes Amendments 3, 7, & 9 from November Ballot - September 9th, the Florida Supreme Court decided to affirm lower courts' decisions to strike Amendments 3, 7, and 9 from the November ballot. The League officially opposed all three amendments, and participated in the suit against Amendment 7, so their removal is a significant victory for the League and voters throughout Florida. The Court also rejected a challenge to Amendments 5 and 6, which cements their place on the ballot. Read more
- August 31, 2010 Decision:
- The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld lower court decisions that will keep Constitutional amendments 3, 7 and 9 on [expanded homestead exemptions for first-time home buyers (3); legislative redistricting (7); and the new federal health care law (9)] off the November general election ballot. The LWV FL opposed all of these proposed Amendments. All 3 were placed on the ballot by the FL Legislature.
- Gerrymandering
- June 2010: LWV CHARLOTTE COUNTY EDUCATES ABOUT REDISTRICTING REFORM In 2010 Floridians may have a chance to make their vote count even more. The proposed Florida Fair Districts constitutional amendments would prohibit congressional and state legislative districts... Read more
- Protect the 2010 Elections
- Senate leadership had indicated they will bring the DISCLOSE Act to the floor very soon. This legislation would restore transparency to U.S. elections by requiring disclosure of corporate and union spending in candidate elections.
Urge your Senators to support closure and vote for this essential reform legislation. Read more state League info
- Advertising funds for Candidate Elections:
- May 2010: Earlier this year the Supreme Court handed down a far-reaching decision allowing corporations and unions to spend unlimited advertising funds in candidate elections. Join our debate! 5 reasons why
- 2010 Offices Up for Election
- May 2010: Federal, State, Multicounty and District Offices, County Officers, and more. See details... Read more
- Advertising Funds in Candidate Elections
- May 2010: Earlier this year the Supreme Court handed down a far-reaching decision allowing corporations and unions to spend unlimited advertising funds in candidate elections. Making matters worse, Citizens United v. FEC allows this unlimited spending to be done in secret!
Read more
- Florida Constitutional Amendment 4 – Local Land Use Survey Results
- January 2010: The Charlotte County League of Women Voters asked residents to take a short survey about this proposed Constitutional Amendment that will appear on the November ballot. An explanation of the Amendment along with supporters and opponents viewpoints were published in an OpEd article that appeared in the Charlotte Sun. Read more
