State lawmakers are closing in on the final version of a bill that aims to fix the problems that plagued the election last November.
But critics say it doesnt go far enough.
The legislation requires at least eight days of early voting with eight hours of voting each day.
But supervisors of elections will have the option to extend early voting up to 14 days with polls open up to 12 hours a day.
Opponents want the bill to mandate 14 days of early voting, including the last Sunday before Election Day.
Rep. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa says the bill has been improved in recent weeks, but shes not sure if it will fix the long lines that discouraged so many voters last year.
No one should have to take a half day off of work to go vote. The lines were ridiculous, too long. Moms couldnt wait in line because they had to go pick up kids from school and working moms couldnt do it, they couldnt spend the time that it took to stand in line and vote. Its completely unfair and uncalled for.
Continued Cruz, We were asking for a mandatory 14 days. We were asking for a mandatory Sunday before Election Day, we didnt get that. So its better but its not a perfect bill. Im not even sure Ill say its a good bill, but Ill say its better than it was.
The Senate has already passed the bill and is waiting for the House to take a final vote.
