On August 24, the House passed H.R. 4, also known as the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This federal legislation would require states and jurisdictions to obtain certification, or “preclearance” before making changes to election procedures in...
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The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, August 23
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The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, July 19
Welcome to the 19th edition of The Markup – on the 19th! Welcome back to our loyal readers and hello to those of you just joining us. Will you forward this post along to any friends or colleagues who may be interested in subscribing? If you’d like to get these weekly...
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, June 28
This is the 16th weekly edition of The Markup. In that time, our readership has more than tripled, all thanks to readers like you who help spread the word. Will you forward this post along to any friends or colleagues who may be interested in subscribing? If you’d...
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, June 14
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Comparison of Contents of Texas Senate Bill 7 as Passed by Each Chamber
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS IN EACH VERSION As amended and passed by the House on second reading in the early morning hours of May 7, 2021, and passed finally following third reading on May 7, 2021, SB 7: Threatens election officials with criminal prosecution for enacting...
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Tuesday, June 1
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The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, May 24
Welcome to The Markup, VRL's insider legislative update. We're grateful to our loyal readers like you. Will you help get this update into more hands by forwarding it along? A quick scheduling note: We’ll be sending next week’s edition of The Markup on Tuesday, June 1....
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, May 10
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No Comparison: Pitting Laws in New York Against Georgia’s Election Legislation is a False Argument
In the wake of the passage of Georgia’s sweeping anti-voter legislation, some have been quick to draw comparisons between Georgia’s bill and laws on the books in blue states — particularly New York. Comparing Georgia’s enacted legislation to New York’s current law is...