Constitutional amendment; congressional and state legislative districts. (HJ706)

Introduced By

Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

*Constitutional amendment (first reference); congressional and state legislative districts. Provides criteria for the General Assembly to observe in drawing districts, including respect for existing political boundaries, equal population, racial and ethnic fairness, contiguity, compactness, and communities of interest. Use of political data or election results is prohibited unless necessary to determine if racial or ethnic minorities can elect candidates of their choice. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/23/2015Presented and ordered printed 15102618D
01/23/2015Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
02/10/2015Left in Privileges and Elections