Rhode Island Representative Chris Fierro (D-Woonsocket) has introduced H5094, to provide that when there is a U.S. Senate vacancy, that vacancy should be filled by a popular vote, rather than by gubernatorial appointment. The bill has 4 co-sponsors. … Continue reading
Minnesota Representative Kent Eken (DFL-Twin Valley) has introduced HF 440, to amend the State Constitution to require a majority vote in general elections for congressional and state office. It reads, “The legislature shall provide by law for a mechanism that … Continue reading
National Popular Vote Plan bills have recently been introduced in Iowa and Minnesota. In Iowa the bill is Senate Study Bill 1128. In Minnesota the bills are HF512 and SF446. At least 20 state legislatures now have bills to pass … Continue reading
A previous post had noted that a Rhode Island ballot access improvement had been introduced in the State Senate. The same bill has also now been introduced in the House, by Representatives Rodney Driver (D-Richmond) and Christopher Fierro (D-Woonsocket). Since … Continue reading
On February 10, the Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee defeated SB 152. It would have provided for special elections when there is a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. The vote was 3-2. … Continue reading
