On May 25, Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed HB 770. It would have provided that when ex-felons who are out of prison finally end their parole or probation status, the letter sent by the State Department of Public Safety (informing … Continue reading
Although Arizona permits ex-felons to register to vote, they may not register to vote if they owe the state any money in connection with their punishment. They may not register, even though they have been released from prison, if they … Continue reading
Two California bills that expand use of ranked-choice voting are moving along. On May 31, the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed AB 1662, which lets overseas absentee voters use ranked-choice ballots when they are voting in elections which have the potential … Continue reading
On May 31, the Alabama legislature passed HB358. It moves the presidential primary from June to February 5. The legislature had passed a similar bill last year, but it didn’t go into effect because the state didn’t send it in … Continue reading
On May 31, the Illinois Senate passed HB 1685, the National Popular Vote Plan for presidential elections. The vote was 37-22. The bill had previously passed the Illinois House, but since the Senate amended it slightly, it must return to … Continue reading
