Redistricting advisory commission; establish thereof for redistricting process. (HB9)
Introduced By
Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg)
Progress
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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. View Full Text »
Outcome
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