Voter referendum; independent redistricting commission. (SB534)
Introduced By
Sen. Monty Mason (D-Williamsburg) with support from co-patron Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Voter referendum; independent redistricting commission. Provides for a statewide referendum on the question of whether there should be an independent redistricting commission established in Virginia for the purpose of drawing the district maps for the 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 held at the November 2018 general election. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103434D |
01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/16/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (SB534) |
01/16/2018 | Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (6-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |