The Ohio Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill, SB 47, has a few provisions that impact ballot access. The bill repeals the ban on out-of-state circulators, for all types of petition. The only remaining requirement for a circulator would … Continue reading
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced HB 936, which would outlaw straight-ticket devices in federal elections. The law adds one sentence to the federal “Help America Vote Act” law: “No state may provide a voter with … Continue reading
Two Maine State Senators and eight Maine Representatives have introduced LD 573, which would amend the State Constitution. Currently Maine permits felons to vote. The amendment would remove voting rights for individuals who were sentenced to at least ten years … Continue reading
The Tennessee Senate State and Local Government Committee will hear SB 1091 on March 26. This is the bill that lowers the number of signatures for a newly-qualifying party from 2.5% of the last gubernatorial vote, to exactly 1,000 signatures. … Continue reading
See this story, which reports on all the individuals and groups who testified against a Maryland bill to make it more difficult for referendum petitions to get on the ballot. The Committee hearing the bill hasn’t acted yet. … Continue reading
