Author: Mercedes Yanora
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New Jersey Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 20-26
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued 11 opinions in 2023—the same as this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: New Jersey v. Olenowski From Feb. 20-26, state supreme courts issued 154 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most…
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Election legislation roundup: Florida State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the Florida State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: FL S1066: Recall of County Officers and Commissioners, Sen. Jay Collins (R). This bill, as introduced, allows the…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 111 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 111, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 20-26. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored two. The four bills are: NY S04867: Exempts the county of Fulton from the requirement that at least…
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Election legislation roundup: Iowa State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Iowa State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked three from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored two, while no sponsors have been listed for the remaining bill. The three bills are: IA SF342: A bill for an act relating…
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is: NC S137: Const. Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test, Sens. Gale Adcock (D), Valencia Applewhite (D),…
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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the Kentucky State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked two from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored these bills. The two bills are: KY SB250: AN ACT relating to elections, Adrienne Southworth (R) and Lindsey Tichenor (R). Prohibits voting systems…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 122 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 122, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 20-26. Democrats sponsored the four bills. The four bills are: NY A04653: Permits New York city voters to sign designating petitions for multiple candidates for…
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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey General Assembly
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 97 election-related bills in the New Jersey General Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 97, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is: NJ A5175: Changes certain General Election deadlines, Assembly Members Angela McKnight (D) and Anthony Verrelli (D). During…
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Election legislation roundup: Iowa House of Representatives
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked one election-related bill in the Iowa House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: IA HF356: A bill for an act relating to the conduct of elections, including provisions related to absentee ballots, recounts, and contested gubernatorial elections and impeachments,…
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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky House of Representatives
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked five election-related bills in the Kentucky House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the five, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: KY HB501: AN ACT relating to elections, Rep. Richard Heath (R). As introduced, this bill adds gender…