Bipartisan Virginia Redistricting Commission. (HB2211)

Introduced By

Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Bipartisan Virginia Redistricting Commission. Provides for a statewide referendum on the question of whether the General Assembly should adopt a resolution to propose an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia that would establish an independent redistricting commission to create and propose redistricting plans for House of Delegates, state Senate, and congressional districts. The results would be advisory only and are intended only to demonstrate the preference of the citizens of the Commonwealth on the manner in which electoral districts are created. The referendum would be held at the November 2015 general election. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/15/2015Committee
01/15/2015Presented and ordered printed 15103431D
01/15/2015Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/21/2015Impact statement from DPB (HB2211)
02/10/2015Left in Privileges and Elections