On February 16, the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee passed HB 391, which abolishes the presidential primary. The bill has already passed the House. It takes effect immediately. The Idaho presidential primary is currently scheduled for May 15. … Continue reading
On February 16, the Georgia House Government Committee passed HB 949, which reduces petition requirements for minor party and independent candidates by approximately 25%. … Continue reading
On February 16, the Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns & Elections Committee passed HB 44. The bill increases the “no-politics zone” distance from 30 feet to 150 feet from the door of the building. The bill was amended in Committee to … Continue reading
On February 17, a 3-judge U.S. District Court was convened in New Mexico to hear a challenge to the state’s redistricting plan for State House of Representatives. Like similar disputes in other states, this dispute has the potential to require … Continue reading
On February 17, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay in American Tradition Partnership v Bullock, 11A762. This is the case that reached the U.S. Supreme Court from the Montana Supreme Court, over whether corporations may make independent expenditures favoring … Continue reading
