Florida House passes bill that makes it harder for ex-felons to vote

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Washington (CNN)The Florida House Friday passed a bill that would require ex-felons in the state, who were granted the right to vote in a referendum last fall, pay all financial obligations before they can head to the polls, a measure that opponents have likened to a "poll tax."

The Republican-controlled House passed the Voting Rights Restoration Act last week, and the state Senate passed a bill that includes similar measures Thursday night.

The House passed the Senate bill by a vote of 67-42 Friday, the last day of the legislative session.

The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, and he has 15 days to decide whether to sign the bill, let it become law, or issue a veto. CNN has reached out to DeSantis' office about whether he plans to sign the bill.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/03/politics/florida-house-vote-amendment-4-felons-voting-rights/index.html

[maxsolomon]

1. Predictable as a Sunrise.

"How can we stop Black Men from voting?" is the soul of the GOP.

[gratuitous]

2. Right after Floridians voted overwhelmingly to restore voting rights

I wonder if Florida Democrats can turn this into a campaign issue? They know it's a popular measure. They know the people of Florida would like to see voting rights expanded. Can Democratic candidates use this issue to challenge Republican incumbents?

[OrlandoDem2]

3. I'm sorry but the FL Democratic Party isn't very effective.