On May 18, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Stevo v Keith, 08-1187, the case challenging the number of signatures needed for an independent candidate for U.S. House in Illinois. Although the U.S. Supreme Court released two full opinions … Continue reading
On May 15, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed HB 1326 into law. It does not outlaw paying initiative petitioners per signature, but it provides that no more than 20% of any circulator’s compensation may be based on how many signatures … Continue reading
The Hawaii Republican Party held its state convention May 15-17. The body did not vote on a proposed resolution in favor of a closed primary for the party. Hawaii does not have registration by party, and some of the party … Continue reading
On May 14, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee passed AB 909. It had previously passed the Assembly Elections Committee. It provides that at the polls on primary election day, elections officials must inform independent voters that they are free to … Continue reading
The Alaska legislature adjourned for the year last month. No election law bill passed; in fact no election law bill even reached the floor of either house. Among election bills that had been introduced this year were a bill prohibiting … Continue reading
