SB 94, which would require presidential candidates to reveal their tax returns or be left off the ballot, had been set to be heard in the Hawaii House Judiciary Committee on March 11. However, the committee put the bill over … Continue reading
On the evening of March 12, the New Mexico Senate passed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Thanks to Henry for this news. … Continue reading
On March 12, the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in De La Fuente v Padilla, 16-55758. This case challenges the independent petition requirement for presidential candidates in California, which requires almost 200,000 signatures, to be gathered in 105 days. The … Continue reading
On March 12, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Now it goes to the Senate floor. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news. … Continue reading
On March 12, the Ninth Circuit heard Arizona Libertarian Party v Arizona Secretary of State, 17-16491. Here is a Courthouse News Service story about the oral argument. UPDATE: here is a link to the 43-minute oral argument. … Continue reading
