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2007 SESSION

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HJ 703 Redistricting process; joint subcommittee to study.

Introduced by: Christopher K. Peace | 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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 079201454  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/10/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 079201454
• 01/10/07  House: Referred to Committee on Rules
• 02/06/07  House: Left in Rules