SCS/HB 770 - This act modifies various provisions relating to the functions of the Secretary of State.TECHNOLOGY TRUST FUND FEES
(Various Sections)
Several provisions in current law allow the Secretary of State (SOS) to collect an additional $5 fee on fees for filings relating to business organizations, commercial transactions, and trademarks, names, and private emblems to be credited to the state's technology trust fund. These provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2026. This act extends the expiration date to December 31, 2030.
These provisions are similar to provisions in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 10 (2025) and SB 570 (2025).
VOTER REGISTRATION
(Section 115.158)
Current law requires the SOS and the Director of the Department of Revenue (DOR) to enter into an agreement to match information in the voter registration database with information in the motor vehicle system. This act requires such agreement to include information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within DOR's database.
This provision is identical to SCS/SB 280 (2025).
SUBPOENA POWER
(Section 115.642)
Current law permits the SOS, until August 28, 2025, to conduct investigations and exercise subpoena power with respect to suspected election offenses. This act repeals the expiration date for the exercise of this authority.
This provision is identical to a provision in SB 116 (2025).
SCOTT SVAGERA