HJ703: Redistricting process; joint subcommittee to study.

Chief Patron

Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)
Served: 2006–

Progress

☑	Introduced
☐	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate

Status

Bill is Dead
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Summary

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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