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Legislatures and Elections
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| News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Behind Open Doors
This State Legislatures magazine article talks about how states are using stimulus websites and “czars” to let citizens know how their tax money is being spent. More
Legislative Leadership: the Art, Politics, and Challenge
A group of legislative leadership met with a line-up of some of the country's top thinkers from business, academia and the media. Check out the details. More
Legislative Ethics and Lobbying Laws
This page contains links to ethics and lobbying statutes for the 50 states. In some cases, links to legislative rules or state constitutions are provided. More
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Indiana Voter ID Law Unconstitutional
 Sept. 17, 2009
An Indiana Court of Appeals held the state's voter identification requirement unconstitutional today. A three-judge panel of the court unanimously held that law violates the state constitution's Equal Privileges and Immunities clause. More.
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MA Senate Vacancy Bill Passes
Sept. 22, 2009
The Massachusetts Senate today passed HB 656, allowing the governor to appoint a temporary successor to fill the late Senator Edward Kennedy's vacant seat in the U.S. Senate until a special election is held on January 19. It is expected that the governor will sign the bill tomorrow.
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2009 Ballot Measures Preview
Voters in six states will consider a total of 26 statewide ballot questions on November 3. High-profile issues include same-sex marriage, casinos and state revenue limits. More.
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2009 Ballot Measure Results
 Nov. 4, 2009
Voters approved 21 of the 26 measures on statewide ballots yesterday. There were few surprises, with Maine becoming the 30th state to say no to same-sex marriage, and all bond measures on the ballot passing. One unexpected result was the vote on casino gambling in Ohio. This was the fifth time since 1990 voters have considered casino gambling there, and for the first time, they voted yes. More.
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