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SB 1003 Congressional & state legislative districts; criteria for General Assembly to observe in drawing.

Introduced by: Amanda F. Chase | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Congressional and state legislative districts. Provides criteria for the General Assembly to observe in drawing districts, including respect for political boundaries, equal population, racial and ethnic fairness, contiguity, compactness, and communities of interest. The bill prohibits use of political data or election results unless necessary to determine if racial or ethnic minorities can elect candidates of their choice.

FULL TEXT

• 07/16/18  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100068D  pdf | impact statement
• 01/22/19  Senate: Committee substitute printed to LIS only 19105638D-S1  pdf

HISTORY

• 07/16/18  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100068D
• 07/16/18  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/22/19  Senate: Committee substitute printed to LIS only 19105638D-S1
• 01/22/19  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (12-Y 2-N)