Voting Legislation
Extra weekend hours could improve turnout, but election officials expect some challenges with staffing.
Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases. But lawmakers haven’t agreed on a measure that would give it to him.
A new study looks at the effects of Senate Bill 1 on voter participation, including the rising ‘cost of voting’
Election officials had warned that the bill would be tough to implement
The bill’s author wants equal access for rural voters, but some clerks say the legislation’s 20-hour minimum doesn’t make sense for small towns.
Lawmakers hear arguments for revamping the state’s current paper-based system, including the threat of new backlogs if a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement becomes law.
The bill fixes a 2023 law that created headaches for election administrators. It awaits the governor’s signature.
The measure includes in-person early voting and procedural updates for mail ballots that election officials have wanted for years. Its prospects are uncertain.
The legislation, passed by the House, is a response to threats and attacks against election workers, the bill author says. Critics warn about the risk of escalation, and voter intimidation.
The Michigan Election Security Act largely sidesteps the issue of noncitizen-voting, but sponsors say more targeted legislation is in the works.
The Texas House is considering a bill to abolish May elections, which have the lowest turnout of any election.
Between a new vote and a nearly identical petition drive starting soon, voters still have a chance to weigh in on proof of citizenship in the state.
Democrats and other critics say a House bill threatens to disenfranchise people who can’t easily access the right documents.
After the state failed to stop the county mailings last year, the effort moves to the Legislature.
The legislation would create new barriers for voters, and new burdens for election officials.
The specifications spelled out in the bill appear tailored for one company, and its co-founder is a onetime associate of state Sen. Mark Finchem.
La campaña legislativa de poner fin al programa genera preocupación entre los líderes de los condados por el impacto económico en los contribuyentes y los inconvenientes para los votantes.
A legislative campaign to end the program has county leaders nervous about the costs to taxpayers and the inconvenience to voters.
From Arizona to Pennsylvania, judges, lawmakers, and election officials will be busy shaping new policies that govern how we vote.
Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance.