A pair of Republican-led bills in Florida's state legislature would require certain ex-felons, whose voting rights were restored last November in a statewide referendum, to pay fees before they can head to the polls
Washington A pair of Republican-led bills in Florida's state legislature would require certain ex-felons, whose voting rights were restored last November in a statewide referendum, to pay fees before they can head to the polls.
Republicans argue that the fees are part of an ex-felon's sentence and are thus obligatory. Democrats, however, charge that the Republican effort is an attempt to institute a modern-day"poll tax" to prevent ex-felons from voting.In November, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing convicted felons who complete all terms of their sentence, including parole or probation, the right to vote, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense.
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