Massachusetts Lawmakers Introduce Amendment to End Felony Disenfranchisement
As of Friday, Jan. 20, Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced several proposals to end felony disenfranchisement through a state constitutional amendment.
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After Amendment Passed in Midterms, Connecticut Looks To Add Early In-Person Voting
As of Friday, Jan. 20, Connecticut lawmakers have introduced at least six bills outlining an early in-person voting process for the state, one of only four without the option.
Arizona Republicans Introduce Bills to Repeal Mail-in and Early Voting
As of Wednesday, Jan. 18, Arizona Republicans have introduced at least four extreme proposals to seriously curtail or fully repeal early and/or mail-in voting in the Grand Canyon State.
Florida Republican Introduces Proposal to Allow Recalls of Election Officials
On Monday, Jan. 9, Florida state Rep. Joel Rudman (R) introduced House Joint Resolution 131, a proposed amendment that would allow Florida voters to recall all elected county officials in the state, including supervisors of elections.
Ohio’s New Voter Suppression Law Unpacked
Ohio Republicans’ House Bill 458 is the first major voter suppression law to be enacted after the 2022 midterms. Here, we unpack exactly what this law will do and how it will impact Ohio voters.
Lawmakers Look To Restrict Ballot Initiative Process in Florida, Missouri and Ohio
Just one week into 2023 legislative sessions, Republican lawmakers across the country are looking to curtail the ballot initiative process, which allows citizens to directly affect policy change by voting on proposals to change state laws and state constitutions.
GOP Senators Want To Overturn Washington, D.C. Council Voting Law
On Thursday, Jan. 12, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) announced legislation to overturn a Washington, D.C. Council law to allow noncitizen legal residents to vote in local elections.
Proof of ID to Vote Amendment Passes Pennsylvania Senate
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1, a package of proposed amendments to the state constitution.
New York Democrats Open Legislative Session With Pro-Voting Reforms
On Monday, Jan. 9, New York Democrats announced that they were moving several pro-voting reforms through the state Senate.
Pennsylvania Republicans Introduce Proof of ID to Vote Amendment
On Friday, Jan. 6, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans introduced Senate Bill 1, a bill proposing an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would require all voters to prove their identity before voting.