Congressional and state legislative districts. (HB555)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave) with support from co-patron Del. Dickie Bell (R-Staunton)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Congressional and state legislative districts. Provides criteria for the General Assembly to observe in drawing districts, including respect for 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
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2016 | Committee |
| 01/10/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101095D |
| 01/10/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/14/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee Elections |
| 01/14/2016 | Assigned P & E sub: Subcommittee Elections |
| 01/14/2016 | Assigned P & E sub: |
| 01/19/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB555) |
| 02/02/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |