Aaron Bean on Government Reform

Enact restrictions on vote-by-mail

Summary by Brennan Center (4/30/21): The 48-page law makes a slew of changes to Florida elections, including making voter registration more difficult, modifying rules for observers in ways that could disrupt election administration, and restricting the ability to provide snacks and water to voters waiting in line.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 23-17-0 on Apr/26/21; State Sen. Aaron Bean voted YES; Passed House 77-40-3 on Apr/29/21; Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis May/6/21

Allow transferring surplus campaign funds to other campaigns

State government synopsis: Allows unopposed legislative candidates to transfer surplus campaign funds to or retain such funds in a campaign account for reelection to the same office; establishes limits on the transferable amount of such funds; provides a prohibition from fundraising under certain conditions; deletes certain filing requirements for candidates for other than statewide office.

Require photo ID to vote; other state should follow Florida

A: Strongly Disagree.

Q: What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

A: Florida has the best election system in the nation, and I believe other states should follow our example and the measures we have set.