On August 27, U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, an Obama appointee, ruled that the California recall rules do not violate the U.S. Constitution. Here is the 13-page opinion. The plaintiffs, who argue that the recall should give the … Continue reading
On August 27, the Erie County Board of Elections rejected Mayor Byron Brown’s independent candidate petition, because it was filed after the May deadline. See this story. It is expected that the Mayor will now file a federal lawsuit, alleging … Continue reading
On August 26, the Texas House passed SB 13, which authorizes a later 2022 primary. The bill does not set the date; instead it sets out a formula, keying the date of the primary to the date when redistricting is … Continue reading
On August 26, the California Senate Appropriations Committee passed AB 446 unanimously. This is a bill to make small improvements in the procedure for a group to become a qualified party. The bill lowers the petition to create a new … Continue reading
On August 26, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee passed SB 660. It makes it illegal to pay initiative circulators on a per-signature basis. The bill had already passed the State Senate. Similar bills in the past were vetoed by Governors … Continue reading
