On June 5, Massachusetts Representative Karyn Polito (R-Shrewsbury) introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to provide for legislative term limits. See this story. Although Massachusetts has the initiative for changing state laws, proponents of term limits can’t use the initiative, because … Continue reading
On June 9, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen signed SB 547, which expands membership on Tennessee Election Commission from 5 to 7 members. On the next day, two new Republican Commissioners were appointed, so that Republicans now have a majority, 4-3. … Continue reading
On June 10, the U.S. House Administration Committee passed three bills by Congressmember Susan Davis, a Democrat from San Diego. All three of these bills only relate to federal elections. HR 1604 would require states to let any eligible voter … Continue reading
The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee will hear SB 1091 on June 15, Monday, at 1:30 pm, in Senate Hearing Room One. SB 1091 is the Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill. The Secretary of State will suggest an amendment … Continue reading
On June 11, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously that nothing in the Minnesota Constitution is inconsistent with a city’s choice to use Instant Runoff Voting for its own elections. The 30-page decision is here. Thanks to Rick Hasen for … Continue reading
