Voter referendum; independent redistricting commission. (HB247)
Introduced By
Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton) with support from co-patron Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Voter referendum; independent 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, Senate of Virginia, 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 on the ballot at the next general election at which a proposed constitutional amendment or statewide referendum is being submitted to the voters. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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12/30/2015 | Committee |
12/30/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101351D |
12/30/2015 | 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: |
01/15/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB247) |
02/02/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
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