On April 1, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed SB 1108, which makes it much more difficult for statewide initiatives to get on the ballot. The old law required signatures of 6% of the registered voters, but they could be obtained … Continue reading
On March 27, the Oklahoma House Rules Committee passed SB 309, which says that if a presidential elector votes in December for someone other than the expected presidential and vice-presidential candidates, he or she is deemed to have automatically resigned. … Continue reading
On April 2, the California State Senate Elections Committee passed SB 113, which would expand eligibility for the state’s pre-registration roster. Current California law lets 17-year-olds complete a voter registration card, which is filed in the pre-registration roster. When the … Continue reading
On April 9, four North Carolina Representatives will introduce a bill to lower the number of signatures for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates, and to provide for a later deadline. One of the sponsors is the chair of the House … Continue reading
On April 2, Tennessee State Senator Jim Kyle, leader of the Democrats in the Senate, introduced SR 37. It is a resolution to create a committee to study the issue of minor party ballot access. The Resolution, if passed, will … Continue reading
