Current California law says that anyone who is eligible to register to vote may circulate a candidate or an initiative petition. SB 408 would say that individuals who are not registered to vote may not circulate a petition unless they … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On February 24, the Montana Senate passed SB 96 by a vote of 42-8. It makes it illegal for non-residents to circulate an initiative petition, and prohibits paying circulators on a per-signature basis. … Continue reading
On February 28, HB 687 was introduced in the Illinois house. It relaxes the law that requires qualified parties to certify their presidential and vice-presidential candidates by the end of August. Since the Republican Party’s national convention won’t choose the … Continue reading
On February 28, ten Oregon state representatives introduced HB 3040, to legalize fusion. Six of the sponsors are Democrats and four are Republicans. There will soon be a fusion bill in Maine as well. … Continue reading
The Constitution Party’s national committee will meet in Boise, Idaho, April 20-21, 2007. The committee will choose the location of the party’s 2008 national convention, which will be in the spring of 2008.