OFFICIAL STATEMENT
FRRC Encourages State to “Take Responsibility” for Election System
FRRC Encourages State to “Take Responsibility” for Election System
ORLANDO, FL — April 4, 2023 — FRRC issues a statement in response to Election Protection Bill SB 7050:
FRRC led Amendment 4, the constitutional amendment campaign that restored voting rights for 1.4 million people with felony convictions in Florida in 2018.
“FRRC is opposed to the bill due to concerns with provisions in the bill that make it harder for third-party voter registration organizations to register people to vote and the addition of the following language to voter ID cards:
“This card is for information purposes only. This card is proof of registration but is not legal verification of the eligibility to vote. It is the responsibility of a voter to keep his or her eligibility status current.”
Changing the law and adding such a disclaimer to Florida’s Voter ID cards is a direct admission by the state that they are unwilling or incapable of creating a centralized voter system to determine voter eligibility. If Florida desires to become the “Gold” standard of election integrity, it must start with fixing what’s broken, not painting over it with more legislation. We believe creating a centralized voter registration system is the answer, not creating confusing laws or spending tax dollars to investigate and prosecute Florida citizens from all walks of life. Regardless of political affiliation or race, everyone should be able to enjoy the full benefits of democracy.”
Desmond Meade, Executive Director, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Neil Volz, Deputy Director, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
ORLANDO, FL — April 4, 2023 — FRRC issues a statement in response to Election Protection Bill SB 7050:
FRRC led Amendment 4, the constitutional amendment campaign that restored voting rights for 1.4 million people with felony convictions in Florida in 2018.
“FRRC is opposed to the bill due to concerns with provisions in the bill that make it harder for third-party voter registration organizations to register people to vote and the addition of the following language to voter ID cards:
“This card is for information purposes only. This card is proof of registration but is not legal verification of the eligibility to vote. It is the responsibility of a voter to keep his or her eligibility status current.”
Changing the law and adding such a disclaimer to Florida’s Voter ID cards is a direct admission by the state that they are unwilling or incapable of creating a centralized voter system to determine voter eligibility. If Florida desires to become the “Gold” standard of election integrity, it must start with fixing what’s broken, not painting over it with more legislation. We believe creating a centralized voter registration system is the answer, not creating confusing laws or spending tax dollars to investigate and prosecute Florida citizens from all walks of life. Regardless of political affiliation or race, everyone should be able to enjoy the full benefits of democracy.”
Desmond Meade, Executive Director, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Neil Volz, Deputy Director, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
FRRC is a grassroots, membership organization run primarily by Returning Citizens (Formerly Convicted Persons) who are dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and creating a more comprehensive and humane reentry system that will enhance successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety.
For interview requests or further information contact kinyatta@floridarrc.org, or at the phone number, 407-664-6451.
FRRC is a grassroots, membership organization run primarily by Returning Citizens (Formerly Convicted Persons) who are dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and creating a more comprehensive and humane reentry system that will enhance successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety.
For interview requests or further information contact Kinyatta Wright at kinyatta@floridarrc.org, or at the phone number, 407-664-6451.