On June 10, the U.S. House Administration Committee passed three bills by Congressmember Susan Davis, a Democrat from San Diego. All three of these bills only relate to federal elections. HR 1604 would require states to let any eligible voter … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2009
The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee will hear SB 1091 on June 15, Monday, at 1:30 pm, in Senate Hearing Room One. SB 1091 is the Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill. The Secretary of State will suggest an amendment … Continue reading
On June 11, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously that nothing in the Minnesota Constitution is inconsistent with a city’s choice to use Instant Runoff Voting for its own elections. The 30-page decision is here. Thanks to Rick Hasen for … Continue reading
On June 10, the Maine House passed LD1424 on second reading, but the Maine Senate later that day killed the bill. It would have created a unicameral (one-house only) state legislature, of 151 members. Currently the Senate has 36 members … Continue reading
On June 10, the Maine legislature gave final approval to LD 1041, which revises how a qualified party remains on the ballot. The bill will soon be forwarded to the Governor, who has 10 days to sign or veto it, … Continue reading