Texas Lawmakers Prefile Over 70 Election and Voting Bills
State legislators in Texas have prefiled over 70 election and voting bills ahead of the state’s legislative session, which begins on Jan. 10, 2023.
Legislation
Biden Signs Electoral Count Reform Act Into Law
On Dec. 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed S. 4573, a bipartisan bill to reform the antiquated Electoral Count Act (ECA), into law.
Electoral Count Reform Act Heads to President Biden for His Signature
On Friday, Dec. 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.4573, a bipartisan bill to reform the antiquated Electoral Count Act (ECA), as part of the omnibus spending package to fund the federal government next year.
U.S. Senate Passes Electoral Count Reform Act
On Thursday, Dec. 22, the U.S. Senate passed S.4573, a bipartisan bill to reform the antiquated Electoral Count Act, as part of the omnibus spending package to fund the federal government next year.
It Is Time to Reform the Electoral Count Act
I am thrilled to now support the Electoral Count Reform Act and urge both chambers of Congress to pass it as soon as possible.
Electoral Count Act Reform Included in Omnibus Bill
Early Tuesday, Dec. 20, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees released the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, the omnibus spending bill to fund the federal government next year.
New York Legislature Lengthens Voter Registration Window
On Monday, Dec. 12, the New York State Legislature sent Senate Bill 2951 to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) desk for her signature.
How Gerrymandering Helped Republicans Win the House
It’s impossible to know what would have happened under a different set of maps, it’s entirely plausible that Republicans won the House thanks to gerrymandered maps — and a few helpful assists from the courts.
Ohio Photo ID Bill Heads to Governor for Approval
On Thursday, Dec. 15, just after midnight, the Ohio House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 458, a bill that would impose a strict photo ID requirement on Ohio voters.
Georgia Secretary of State Calls to End General Election Runoff
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) called upon the Georgia Legislature to consider eliminating the state’s general election runoff system.