BOS 2015

While the same-sex marriage and Affordable Care Act cases are the most significant of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2014–15 term in general and specifically affecting states, other cases will significantly impact states too. The court decided three tax cases, a Medicaid reimbursement case, two redistricting cases and a Fair Housing Act disparate impact case.

Written by Tammy Patrick

The Presidential Commission on Election Administration made several recommendations in its report to the President which draw attention to the need to modernize voter registration in the United States. This article highlights the recommendations which have been demonstrated by states to be successful policies while also addressing existing federal laws governing the registration of voters.

Chapter 5 of the 2015 Book of the States contains the following articles and tables:

Chapter 1 of the 2015 Book of the States contains the following articles and tables:

Chapter 2 of the 2015 Book of the States contains the following articles and tables: