Author: Ethan Rice
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Florida Legislature approves election bill that eliminates resign to run provision
On April 28, Florida S7050 passed the state House 76-34, clearing both chambers of the state legislature. The Florida Senate passed the bill 28-12 on April 26. The Republican-sponsored bill makes a number of changes to the state’s election laws, including: Creates an exception to the state’s resign-to-run law for any individual seeking the office of president or vice president of…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 5, 2023
Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. In today’s issue, you’ll find: Legislative activity: About the bills acted on this week and a big-picture look at all the bills we…
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Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: May 2023
Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find: Indiana Legislature passes privacy bill: HB1212 would prevent governments from acquiring or disclosing donor’s personal information.…
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New Mexico enacts bill on felon voting rights, automatic voter registration
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed HB4 into law on March 30, 2023. Proponents of the law referred to it as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act. The bill makes automatic voter registration, which was previously only available through the Department of Motor Vehicles, available at other state or local public offices designated…
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Parties settle in Colorado voter registration lawsuit
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) and advocacy group Judicial Watch agreed to settle a lawsuit over the state’s voter registration list maintenance on March 31, 2023. The group originally filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado in October 2020. Judicial Watch alleged Colorado did not maintain voter rolls as…
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Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: April 2023
Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find: Americans for Prosperity sues over Arizona ballot measure: A district court lawsuit challenges the state’s donor…