Tant bill closes elections qualification loophole

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida House Representative Allison Tant, whose district encompasses Jefferson County, recently posted a “thank you” to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signing into law House Bill 91, which she sponsored. Titled Candidate Qualification and signed into law by DeSantis on Tuesday, March 31, HB-91 aims to prevent “party-shopping” or fraudulent party affiliations just prior to qualifying for an elective office. “This law promotes honesty and integrity