Hawaii’s legislature had passed SB 1956, the National Popular Vote Plan, in April. But Governor Linda Lingle had vetoed it. Since then, the Senate overrode her veto. On May 3, the Hawaii legislature adjourned, before the House had voted on … Continue reading
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On April 30, the Governor of Tennessee signed HB 2211. It moves the presidential primary from March to February 5. … Continue reading
On May 3, the Rhode Island Senate passed S740. It moves the presidential primary from March to February 5. … Continue reading
On May 2, the Illinois House unanimously passed HB 632. Although it does improve ballot access, it is far less favorable than the ballot access bill that had passed the Senate on March 30. HB 632 lowers the number of … Continue reading
On April 30, a lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court against the Oklahoma law that makes it a felony for a non-resident of Oklahoma to circulate an initiative petition. The case is Johnson v Henry, civ-07-500, western district. The … Continue reading