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On March 12, the Hawaii Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed HB 2397, which moves the primary from September to August, effective in 2011. Now the bill goes to the full Senate. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2010
On March 11, the Nebraska Senate overwhelmingly defeated a proposed constitutional amendment, to lower the number of signatures to get an initiative on the ballot. See this story. Thanks to Ballot Box News for the link. … Continue reading
Ever since 1976, Michigan has had public funding in place for candidates for Governor. Candidates who raise at least $75,000 are entitled to public funding. This year, however, the fund (which is financed from a $3 checkoff on state income … Continue reading
On March 12, a California Superior Court Judge revised Proposition 14’s ballot title and description. The ballot label will say, “Elections. Increase Right to Participate in Primary Elections”. Then, in smaller print, “Reforms the primary election process for congressional, statewide, … Continue reading
On March 12, the local Chambers of Commerce in southeast Los Angeles County held a forum on several ballot measures, including Proposition 14, the “top-two open primary” measure. The local chambers of commerce who sponsored the meeting include the Chambers … Continue reading