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Testimony Regarding Florida Election Bill SB 600 to the Florida State Senate Ethics and Elections Committee
Project Vote submitted testimony to the Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more
Election Legislation Threats and Opportunities Memo, March 2013
In this report, Erin Ferns Lee reviews both the threats and opportunities represented by election bills that have been introduced in U.S. Congress and the states in spring 2013, based on Project Vote’s bill monitoring project, discussions with state-based advocates, recent media coverage, and the partisan makeup of the legislatures and state election directors. Read more
Election Legislation Threats and Opportunities Memo, October 2012
In this report, Erin Ferns Lee reviews both the threats and opportunities represented by election bills that have been introduced in U.S. Congress and the states in fall 2012, based on Project Vote’s bill monitoring project, discussions with state-based advocates, recent media coverage, and the partisan makeup of the legislatures and state election directors. Read more
Laws Against Voting: State Statutes that Restrict Participation in 2012
In this memo, Erin Ferns Lee outlines the existing state laws that could impede or block the votes of American citizens in the 2012 election. Lee offers a current history on the policies that affect eligible voters’ access to the ballot; a description of each policy and how they affect voter access; and detailed, state-by-state policy charts. Read more
Statement in Support of California SB 35 to the State Senate
Project Vote submitted testimony to the California State Senate in support of SB 35 (2012), a bill that clarifies obligations of state agencies under Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Read more
Testimony in support of the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 (S. 1994) before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Project Vote submitted testimony to the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding “Prohibiting the Use of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Tactics in Federal Elections: S. 1994” on July 26, 2012. Read more
Testimony on Michigan Election Reform Bills, SB 751, SB 754, SB 803 to the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights
Project Vote submitted testimony to the Michigan House on Redistricting and Elections Committee regarding 2012 bills SB 751, SB 754, and SB 803 relating to voter ID. Read more
Testimony on Ohio SB 295 to the Government Reform and Oversight Committee Ohio Senate.
Project Vote submitted testimony to the Ohio Senate Committee on Government Reform and Oversight Committee regarding SB 295 (2012), a bill that sought to repeal HB 194. Read more
Election Legislation Threats and Opportunities Memo, February 2012
In this report, Erin Ferns Lee reviews both the threats and opportunities represented by election bills that have been introduced in U.S. Congress and the states in spring 2012, based on Project Vote’s bill monitoring project, discussions with state-based advocates, recent media coverage, and the partisan makeup of the legislatures and state election directors. Read more
Testimony on 2011 Florida Election Law, HB 1355 before Federal Subcommittee
Project Vote and Voting for America submitted on January 27, 2012 testimony to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights on the “New State of Voting Laws II: Protecting the Rights to Vote in the Sunshine State.” Read more