Redistricting advisory commission; establish thereof for redistricting process. (HB9)
Introduced By
Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Redistricting process. Provides a new method for the preparation of state legislative and congressional redistricting plans; spells out standards for developing plans; precludes consideration of incumbency and political data in developing plans; assigns responsibility to the Division of Legislative Services to prepare plans for submission to the General Assembly; and establishes a temporary redistricting advisory commission to advise the Division, disseminate information on plans, and hold hearings for public reaction to plans. This bill is patterned after the Iowa redistricting process. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/28/2005 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063182508 |
11/28/2005 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/13/2006 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections |
01/18/2006 | Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB9) |