Legislation & Testimony
Democracy
National Network for Election Reform Applauds Kansas Governor Sebelius’s Veto of H.B. 2019
Statement of the National Network for Election Reform applauding Kansas Governor Sebelius for vetoing H.B. 2019, which would have disenfranchised thousands of eligible Kansans by requiring the presentation of photo ID to vote and documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
– 05/19/08
Association of Paroling Authorities International Resolution in Favor of Voting Rights Restoration
Resolution endorses restoring voting rights and encourages paroling authorities to participate in the passage and implementation of laws that engage former offenders in the civic discourse.
Authored by: APAI
– 04/30/08
Letter in Support of H.R. 5803
Letter in support of H.R. 5803, the Back Up Paper Ballot Bill.
– 04/30/08
EAC Voting Advocate Roundtable
Responses to discussion questions during voting advocate rountable discussion.
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 04/24/08
Letter in Support of H.R. 5036
Brennan Center letter to Rep. Zoe Lofgren in support of H.R. 5036, the Emergency Assistance for Secure Elections Act of 2008
– 04/01/08
In-Person Voter Fraud Myth, Justin Levitt Before Senate Committee
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 03/12/08
Governor Beshear Helps Restore Rights to Kentuckians
The office of Governor Steve Beshear issued this press release after he took steps to streamline the application process for regaining voting rights.
Authored by: Kentucky Governor's Office
– 03/04/08
Testimony Before Congress Regarding the EAC
Testimony before Congressional Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government regarding the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (the “EAC"). Includes oversight recommendations.
Authored by: Wendy R. Weiser
– 02/27/08
Testimony Before Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Testimony regarding vote caging and other unreliable practices that threaten the voting rights of eligible citizens and the integrity of our voter registration lists.
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 02/27/08
W. Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher - February 15, 2008 Recusal Order
11-page order describing Justice Starcher’s decision to recuse himself from participating in any more proceedings involving Massey Energy Co.
Authored by: Hon. Larry Starcher
– 02/19/08