On June 12, the New York Assembly Election Committee, and the Rules Committee, both passed A4422, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The Senate bill, S3149, had already passed the Senate Election Committee on April 24. It is somewhat likely the legislature will have passed either of these bills by the end of the week. UPDATE: on the evening of June 12, the Assembly passed A4422 by a vote of 95-36. This is the first time the New York Assembly has ever passed the National Popular Vote bill. Last year, the State Senate had passed it.

During May, the city of Vallejo, California, held an advisory election, asking voters to choose what the city should spend part of its sales tax income. The ballot listed 33 possible uses for the money, and asked voters to choose the 12 that they favor. See this story. Only 4,000 voters participated, even though the special rules for this non-binding election permitted anyone age 16 and over to vote. Thanks to AroundtheCapitol for the link.

On June 12, a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., struck down the law that says, “It is unlawful to parade, stand, or move in procession or assemblages in the U.S. Supreme Court building or grounds, or to display in the Building and grounds a flag, banner, or device designed or adapted to bring into public notice a party, organization, or movement.” See this story. The case is Hodge v Talkin. Thanks to HowAppealing for this news.