In November 2022, the Washington, D.C. city council passed an ordinance letting adult residents vote for city office, whether they are citizens or not. Congress may veto ordinances passed by the D.C. city council, but this ordinance survived. Although the … Continue reading
The Minnesota Senate State and Local Government had been scheduled to hear testimony on SF 1827 on Tuesday, February 28. However, the hearing was cancelled at the last moment. In anticipation of the bill, though, a press conference organized by … Continue reading
On February 28, the Arkansas Senate Judiciary Committee considered SB 277, the bill to improve ballot access for new and minor parties. The bill received four “yes” votes, but because there was one “No” vote, and because two members of … Continue reading
Ballot Access News February 2023 – Volume 38, Number 9 This issue was printed on blue paper. Table of Contents BALLOT ACCESS IMPROVEMENT BILLS INTRODUCED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND NEW YORK CONSTITUTION PARTY WINS NORTH CAROLINA LAWSUIT NO LABELS PARTY … Continue reading
On February 21, the North Dakota Senate passed SCR 4013 by 44-3. It requires initiative circulators to have lived in the state for 120 days before the first signature is collected. It bans paying initiative circulators. If the legislature passes … Continue reading
