On June 8, the California Senate Elections Committee passed AB 481, which requires anyone who circulates an initiative, referendum or recall petition to wear a badge. The badge must either say “Paid Signature Gatherer” or “Volunteer Signature Gatherer.” All Democrats … Continue reading
On June 8, the California Senate Elections Committee passed AB 459, the National Popular Vote bill. The vote was 3-2. … Continue reading
On June 8, the California Senate Elections Committee passed AB 80 unanimously. It moves the presidential primary from February to June. It saves money by combining the presidential primary with the primary for other office. The bill has no effect … Continue reading
On June 1, the Alabama legislature passed HB 425. The bill moves the primary (for all office) in presidential election years from June, to the second Tuesday in March. Under the old law, there was a separate presidential primary in … Continue reading
On June 7, the Arizona Secretary of State officially notified the Green Party that it is ballot-qualified for 2012. Although the Green Party did not poll 5% for Governor in 2010, and though it does not have two-thirds of 1% … Continue reading
