Very good news about the Early Voting, which I did not know.
Are you aware of the Ballot Initiative that will allow released felons to vote?
I’ve seen numbers as high as 1.5 million potential new voters if that passes.
My understanding is that requires a 60% vote, which will not be easy to get - I hope!
Florida Constitutional Amendment 4
Voting Restoration Amendment
This amendment restores the voting rights of
Floridians with felony convictions after they
complete all terms of their sentence including
parole or probation. The amendment would
not apply to those convicted of murder or
sexual offenses, who would continue to be
permanently barred from voting unless the
Governor and Cabinet vote to restore their
voting rights on a case by case basis.
The precise effect of this amendment on
state and local government costs cannot be
determined, but the operation of current voter
registration laws, combined with an increased
number of felons registering to vote, will
produce higher overall costs relative to the
processes in place today. The impact, if any, on
state and local government revenues cannot
be determined. The fiscal impact of any future
legislation that implements a different process
cannot be reasonably determined.
Florida already allows rehabilitated felons to vote. But, they are not eligible for a period of 5 years after release. If the felon has any legal problems during that time, they lose the right. Most felons in the State only make it about 3 years after release before they screw up again. But, if they do make it the full five years staying clean, they have to appear before the Governor and the legislature to make their case to be allowed to vote. Happens rarely.
But you are right, these stupid amendments need a super majority (60%) to pass.