On March 6, the California Assembly passed SB 113 by a vote of 46-29. It now goes to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has already said he will sign it. It moves the presidential primary from June to February 5, while … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 6, the Illinois House Elections & Campaign Reform Committee passed HB 426, the bill to move the primary (for all office) from March to February 5.
On March 6, Colorado SB 83 passed the State Senate on 2nd reading. It will probably pass on 3rd reading on March 7. The bill expands who can circulate petitions, and it also gives qualified minor parties more freedom to … Continue reading
On March 5, New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he will soon introduce a bill to move the New York presidential primary from March to February 5. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news. … Continue reading
California law requires that a group wishing to qualify itself as a political party must first notify the Secretary of State. On March 2, Unity08 filed the required notice. … Continue reading