The Texas House Elections Committee holds a hearing on April 20 (Monday) at 2 p.m. One bill on the agenda is HB 1892, which would require all qualified parties to nominate by primary. The other bill of interest being heard … Continue reading
This article in the April 20 issue of the West Volusia Beacon newspaper in Florida concerns the bill that would make it illegal to pay initiative circulators on a per-signature basis. The story highlights criticism of the bill from civic … Continue reading
On April 16, the Alabama House passed HB 711 by a margin of 89-3. It establishes a test program to let overseas voters vote by internet, in the 2010 election. … Continue reading
On April 16, the Greenville County, South Carolina Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit for the purpose of obtaining a closed primary for itself. Currently, South Carolina does not have registration by party, so any voter can choose which party’s … Continue reading
On April 6, the Oklahoma House passed SB 852, which it makes it easier to get initiatives on the ballot. The bill had already passed the Senate, although the version of the bill in the House differs from the Senate … Continue reading
