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2002 SESSION

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SJ 37 Study; redistricting and voting behavior.

Introduced by: Yvonne B. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; redistricting and voting behavior. Directs the Division of Legislative Services, in consultation with the Center for Governmental Studies at the University of Virginia, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia State University, to study the historical effect of redistricting on the voting behavior and candidate choice in the Commonwealth since the adoption of the 1902 Constitution. In conducting this study, the Division shall examine the history of (i) the redistricting process of Virginia, (ii) voter registration and turnout, (iii) voting trends, (iv) turnover rates and tenure of members, (v) demographics of voters and elected officials, and (vi) the competitiveness of districts. The Division shall review publications by academic researchers, state and local historians and archivists, teachers, and students on the redistricting process and its effects on voter behavior and candidate choice.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/02  Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/07/02 020520480  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/02  Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/07/02 020520480
• 01/09/02  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
• 02/12/02  Senate: Left in Rules