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Stories Posted on April 23, 2008
Court Throws Out Petition Signature Revocation Law
Category: · State: · Source: News-Press.com
An appeals court today threw out a new Florida law that lets voters revoke their signatures on petitions for a constitutional amendment. The 1st District Court of Appeal said signature revocation is an unnecessary burden on amending the constitution — one not provided by the Florida Constitution section that allows public petition campaigns. The three-judge panel’s ruling will probably be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
House Speaker Dillon Fighting Recall Attempt
Category: Recall · State: Michigan · Source: Dearborn Press and Guide
The Wayne County Circuit Court Friday morning ordered the group attempting to recall House Speaker Andy Dillon (D-Redford Twp.), who represents north Dearborn Heights, to stop what they deemed to be illegal activities. Taxpayers to Recall Andy Dillon, the court said, is barred from using people from outside his district — and even outside Michigan — to circulate petitions, which is illegal under Michigan election law. Dillon, who represents north Dearborn Heights, on Thursday filed a motion with the court, said the group has been employing non-district residents to aid gather signatures, which, he said, is a violation of Michigan election laws.