On February 27, the Idaho Senate passed SJR101a, which would amend the state constitution to make it far more difficult for initiatives to get on the ballot. It would require them to get the signatures of 6% of the voters … Continue reading
On February 27, the Arizona House Rules Committee passed HCR 2033 by a vote of 8-0. It is a proposed constitutional amendment which says that all qualified parties have a right to have a nominee placed on the general election … Continue reading
On March 3, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon allowed HB 103 to become law. He wouldn’t sign it, but he didn’t veto it either, so it takes effect. It says no one may vote in a primary who has not been … Continue reading
Four State Senators have introduced SF 2270, and thirty-five State Representatives have introduced HF 2486. Both of these identical bills would provide for ranked choice voting for all primaries and all general elections, for all federal and state office. Minnesota … Continue reading
On March 2, the Vermont House passed HB 97 by voice vote. It moves the petition deadline for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties from August to May. It also bans “sore losers.” But the bill was amended … Continue reading
