Do You Know What's Moving? Hi Friend, Legislation continues to move across the country. Below is a categorized snapshot of key activity: new introductions, advancing bills, and recent outcomes. But first... National Popular Vote Compact UpdateVirginia has officially joined the National Popular Vote Compact. With its 13 electoral votes, the Compact now includes 19 jurisdictions (18 states + D.C.) totaling 222 electoral votes - just 48 short of activation. Read more details on this here 👇👇👇 The Electoral College requires candidates to earn support across states - not just in high-population areas. Shift to a national popular vote, and the balance changes. The trajectory is clear: Just a few more states, and presidential elections could be decided by the national popular vote.
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Now the Bills...Newly IntroducedCalifornia — AB 1664 would require local election officials to notify the Secretary of State and Attorney General when law enforcement seeks access to election records, and allows the Attorney General to challenge that access in court. This raises questions about transparency and oversight when access to election records is contested and begs the question: why now? The timing is certainly curious and comes as Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco faces scrutiny for investigating more than 650,000 ballots from a recent special election. To be clear, sheriffs are peace officers with statewide authority to enforce the law and investigate criminal offenses, including election-related violations. → Read bill text Minnesota — HF 4962 would allow certain voters to cast ballots through a secure mobile application, with implementation rules set by the Secretary of State. While this may be framed as expanding access through technology, implementation and security standards remain a concern. There are ongoing risks of foreign interference in U.S. elections, both from abroad and within our borders, including Iran and China - both from outside and inside the US. At the same time, vulnerabilities in voter rolls persist. Expanding digital voting mechanisms without addressing these issues could further strain an already-fragile system. → Read bill details Iowa — SF 2187 relates to voter identification and citizenship verification through state-issued IDs, including documentation requirements and classification of non-citizen status. The amendment further outlines how Iowa would connect ID records with citizenship verification, and how those credentials would be classified for voting purposes. This measure links voter eligibility to identification systems, but its impact will depend on execution. → Read full text
On the MoveLouisiana — HB 842 is a wide-ranging bill that touches multiple parts of the state’s election code - from voter registration and absentee voting to candidate requirements and election timelines. This is a big update to election procedures. How it’s carried out will matter just as much as what’s written. Right now is the time to pay attention. Language can be altered, inserted, and obscured as it moves through chambers. → Track progress Maryland — SB 255 & Companion HB 350 targets local election systems, restricting methods that may limit protected groups’ ability to elect candidates of their choice and is designated to take immediate effect. It applies to county and municipal elections and addresses concerns around voting patterns that may dilute certain groups’ influence. Enforcement can be brought by the Attorney General or individuals, with courts able to order remedies and award legal costs. → See details Election systems work best when rules are clear and applied evenly - principles bolstered by Bush v. Gore, existing protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and further reinforced under Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections. More complexity doesn’t always mean better outcomes.
Recent OutcomesKansas — HB 2569 / SB 394 proposed updates to mail ballot signature verification, including stricter standards for how signatures are reviewed and matched during the absentee voting process were vetoed by Gov. Laura Kelly. The measures were aimed at: - Increasing consistency in how signatures are evaluated
- Providing clearer guidelines for election officials
- Strengthening verification steps before ballots are counted
→ Read her statement regarding this and other vetoed bills “The ability to vote by mail preserves this fundamental right of any Kansan to participate in the democratic process. It eliminates barriers imposed by proximity to a post office, work schedules, age, disability or illness, lack of transportation. By eliminating the ability to vote by mail for many Kansans, HB 2569 will disenfranchise a significant number of Kansans who are not able to vote in person. That appears to be the purpose of this bill as there is scant evidence of illegal voting necessitating these restrictions. “Additionally, HB 2569, by requiring any lawsuits relating to election laws be filed in Shawnee County District Court, restricts due process and equal treatment under the law based on geography. “Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto House Bill 2569.” These are setbacks for efforts to tighten verification procedures. Whether similar measures return will depend on legislative next steps and future appetite for reform. Decisions like these are key to understanding and anticipating how lawmakers may act, reinforcing the need for citizen involvement at every stage.
Legislation is moving - quickly, quietly, and often without much attention from most people. But you’re not most people. You’re informed and you’re paying attention. These decisions don’t just shape policy - they shape outcomes. The good news? You don’t have to catch everything on your own. We’re tracking it. We’re breaking it down. And we’re here to help you stay one step ahead. Stay engaged. Stay ready.  Access the full bill tracker |
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