On February 17, the West Virginia Judiciary Committee passed HB 2378, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Although the vote was by voice, it appeared that approximately 20 “aye” votes were cast, and only about two or three “nay” votes. … Continue reading
A U.S. District Court in Montana will hold a status conference in Kelly v McCulloch on March 25, 2011. This is the case that challenges Montana’s March petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates. The lawsuit had been filed on April … Continue reading
On February 16, the Oklahoma Senate Rules Committee passed SB 602. The bill moves the primary (not the presidential primary) from July to June. It also moves the deadline for a new or previously unqualified party to submit a petition … Continue reading
On February 16, the Montana State House Administration Committee tabled HB 205. This bill would have required presidential candidates’ birth certificates to be submitted. Also, on February 14, the Arizona Judiciary Committee defeated SB 1526, another bill to require that … Continue reading
The Maryland Senate Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on March 10, at 1 pm, on SB 630. This is the bill that says a signature on a petition is valid, even if the signature is … Continue reading
