New Mexico Legislature Sends Pro-Voting Bill to Governor
On Monday, March 13, the New Mexico Legislature sent House Bill 4, the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) for her signature.
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Oklahoma House Passes Bill To Hold State and Federal Elections Under Different Laws
On Wednesday, March 8, the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 1415, a bill that would bifurcate the election administration of state and federal elections if Oklahoma officials and lawmakers disliked federal election law.
Texas Republican Introduces Bill to Ban Polling Places in Public Schools
On Wednesday, March 9, Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac introduced House Bill 4465, a bill that would ban polling locations on public K-12 school campuses.
Idaho Bill Removing Student IDs to Vote Heads to Governor
On Thursday, March 9, the Idaho Senate passed House Bill 124, a bill that would remove student ID cards from the list of acceptable identification to vote.
President Biden’s Budget Proposal Includes Support for Voting
On Thursday, March 9, President Joe Biden released his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.
Oregon Sen. Wyden and Rep. Blumenauer Introduce Vote at Home Act
On Wednesday, March 8, two Oregon Democrats, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, introduced S. 700 and H.R. 1439, the Vote at Home Act.
U.S. Senate Votes To Overturn Washington, D.C. Crime Bill
On Wednesday, March 8, the U.S. Senate voted 81-14 to pass House Joint Resolution 26 and overturn Washington, D.C.’s Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
Burlington, Vermont Voters Approve Noncitizen Voting
On Tuesday, March 7, voters in Burlington, Vermont, the state’s largest city, approved an amendment to their city charter that would allow some noncitizens to vote in local elections.
Utah House Passes Bill To Raise Threshold for Certain Ballot Initiatives
On Friday, Feb. 17, the Utah House passed House Bill 422, a bill that would raise the threshold to enact a ballot measure from 50% to 60% if the measure increases taxes.
Minnesota To Restore Voting Rights to Over 50,000 People
On Friday, March 3, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed House File 28, a bill which will restore voting rights to over 50,000 Minnesotans on parole, probation or community release due to a felony conviction once the law goes into effect in July.