Florida House Passes Bill To Form Election Police Force

Florida House Passes Bill , To Form Election Police Force.
Florida House Passes Bill , To Form Election Police Force.
The GOP-controlled Florida House passed the bill on the night of March 9.
It comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump's supporters' continued claims of election fraud.
It comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump's supporters' continued claims of election fraud.
The legislation would allow the creation of an
Office of Election Crimes and Security, with a staff
of 15 to conduct election fraud investigations.
CNN reports it would require Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint up to 10 law enforcement officers to investigate election crimes for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
CNN reports it would require Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint up to 10 law enforcement officers to investigate election crimes for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Rep. Daniel Perez said the operation would have a budget of about $3.7 million.
The more resources we have to attack the bad people, the bad actors who are committing fraud, the better for the state of Florida. The more the merrier, Rep. Daniel Perez, via statement.
Currently, it's a misdemeanor in the state to retrieve and submit more than two mail-in ballots on behalf of other voters.
CNN reports the new legislation would see the act deemed a felony, and fines for organizations that don't adhere to election registration laws would increase from $1,000 to $50,000.
Critics say the legislation could
"deter people from participation
in the democratic process.".
The bill goes to DeSantis next, who has been vocal of his support for such a police force