On June 8, the New Hampshire legislature refused to pass SB 193, even though for a while it appeared that the bill would pass. It would have provided that the petition to qualify a new political party contain language telling … Continue reading
The Texas legislature passed SB 100 before adjourning. That action seemed to settle that the primary (for all office) will continue to be in March. Some versions of SB 100 had moved the primary to April, but the final version … Continue reading
On June 7, the New York State Senate passed S709, which proposes a change to the New York State Constitution. It would create the initiative process in New York, for statewide laws, and also for local government. The vote was … Continue reading
On May 30, the Nevada legislature passed AB 81. It injures major political parties, new political parties, and independent voters. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 11-10, with all Democrats voting “yes” and all Republicans voting “no.” … Continue reading
On June 8, the Maine legislature defeated LD 545, which would have made it easier for a member of a small qualified party to get on his or her party’s primary ballot. The bill had passed the House on second … Continue reading
