Illinois House Passes National Popular Vote

Hawaii Senate Overrides Governor's Veto

The Illinois House passed the National Popular Vote plan by a vote of 65-50 on May 2nd. Former Illinois Congressman and FairVote chairman John Anderson is a member of the National Popular Vote Advisory Board. Illinois was the first state where the National Popular Vote bill was introduced in 2006.

The same week, the Hawaii State Senate also chose to override the Governor's veto of National Popular Vote. The Hawaii House originally passed the bill by a large margin of 35-12. Bills have been introduced in 47 states, with 320 sponsors nationwide.

[ News story on Illinois ]
[ More on National Popular Vote ]
[ Track the Illinois Bill, HB 858 ]

Vermont Senate Passes IRV

Bill Would Implement IRV for 2008 Congressional Election

On April 26th, 2007, the Vermont Senate approved legislation that would implement IRV for congressional elections beginning in 2008. This legislation generated strong support from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch and the League of Women Voters of Vermont. IRV has a strong history of support in Vermont including endorsement resolutions from many towns as well as an endorsement from former governor Howard Dean.

The bill now moves to the House, where companion legislation was introduced earlier this session with 49 sponsors.

[ Press release from League of Women Voters of Vermont ]
[ Testimony on the bill from Sen. Bernie Sanders ]
[ Testimony on the bill from Rep. Peter Welch ]
[ More about IRV in Vermont ]