Nevada’s bill for the National Popular Vote Plan bill failed to pass this year. It was a constitutional amendment, AJR 6, and it had passed last year. But in Nevada, proposed constitutional amendments must pass two sessions in a row.
Richard Winger
On May 8, the South Carolina legislature adjourned. HB 3557, the bill that would have required the nominees of parties that nominate by convention to pay a filing fee, failed to pass. It had passed the House but made no … Continue reading
On May 9, Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo, who is an independent, said he will run for Governor next year. See this story. He can get on the November 2026 ballot simply by paying a filing fee. Florida elimated mandatory … Continue reading
On May 1, the Texas House Elections Committee passed HB 4309. It says that parties that nominate by convention will be the recipients of filing fees paid by members of the party who seek a convention nomination. Current law sends … Continue reading
On May 8, fifteen states filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Libby v Fecteau, 24A1051. This is the case filed by a Maine legislator to restore her right to vote on bills on the floor of … Continue reading