Election bills to require stricter voter registration checks in Florida near final votes

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 1,078

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The major election bill being pushed by Florida Republicans in the Legislature this session would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote, similar to federal legislation advocated by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.

The proposal (SB 1334) advanced on a party-line vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Wednesday night, with all of the Democrats on the committee opposing the measure.

Nearly 80% of Floridians approved …

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