New York Governor Signs Legislation Setting Language Standards for Constitutional Amendments
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation last week that sets minimum language standards for proposed constitutional amendments.
Devon Hesano
Devon was a staff writer at Democracy Docket who focused on legislation and democracy reform. Originally from Lake Orion, Michigan, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan where he majored in political science and communications.
Michigan Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Automatic Voter Registration to Formerly Incarcerated People
The Michigan Legislature passed a bill last week that would greatly build on the state’s current automatic voter registration system and expand access for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Nevada Republican Group Tries Again To Place Restrictive ID Amendment on 2024 Ballot
A Republican-backed group in Nevada has kicked off a process to place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot that would implement restrictive ID requirements for in-person and mail-in voting.
Missouri’s Strict Voter ID Requirement Heads To Trial
Trial begins today in a state-level lawsuit out of Missouri that challenges the state’s recently enacted strict photo ID voting requirement.
Nevada Group Launches Effort To Create Independent Redistricting Commission
Two ballot initiatives filed earlier this week in Nevada could create an independent redistricting commission in the state.
How ID Requirements Harm Marginalized Communities and Their Right to Vote
A report from last fall highlights how ID requirements, often which are unnecessary, create serious burdens in everyday life — especially for minority communities.
Michigan Legislature Sends Bill Protecting Election Workers to Governor
Amid a wave of attacks on election workers nationwide, the Michigan Legislature took action last week, passing a bill that would create criminal penalties for intimidating or obstructing election workers from doing their jobs.
Resolutions Allowing Noncitizen Voting in Local Elections Face Mixed Results in Maryland
Noncitizens hoping to be enfranchised faced a mixed bag of results in Maryland elections this week, with two cities voting opposite ways on measures that would make progress on the issue.
Fourth Time’s a Charm for Ohio Independent Redistricting Amendment
Earlier today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) accepted ballot language for a proposed independent redistricting amendment to the state constitution after the group behind the proposal fixed a small language typo.
Michigan Bill Permitting 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Preregister to Vote Awaits Governor’s Signature
Registering to vote could get much easier for young people in Michigan thanks to a bill that cleared the Legislature last night.