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2006 SESSION

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SJ 84 Study; redistricting process; report.

Introduced by: Martin E. Williams | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; redistricting process; report. Creates a joint subcommittee to (i) evaluate the present Virginia redistricting process and its impact on competitive elections and district criteria, (ii) review alternative redistricting processes used in other states, (iii) examine the impact of federal legislation such as the Voting Rights Act, (iv) consider both constitutional and statutory changes in the process, and (v) study the criteria that should be followed in developing redistricting plans.


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HISTORY

  • 01/10/06  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 064328848
  • 01/10/06  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 02/03/06  Senate: Reported from Rules with amendments by voice vote
  • 02/06/06  Senate: Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)
  • 02/06/06  Senate: VOTE: (40-Y 0-N)
  • 02/07/06  Senate: Read second time
  • 02/07/06  Senate: Reading of amendments waived
  • 02/07/06  Senate: Committee amendments agreed to
  • 02/07/06  Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended SJ84E
  • 02/07/06  Senate: Printed as engrossed 064328848-E
  • 02/08/06  Senate: Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  • 02/08/06  Senate: Communicated to House
  • 02/14/06  House: Placed on Calendar
  • 02/14/06  House: Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 03/06/06  House: Left in Rules