Congressional & state legislative districts; criteria for General Assembly to observe in drawing. (SB1003)
Introduced By
Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Midlothian)
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
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. The bill prohibits use of political data or election results 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 |
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07/16/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100068D |
07/16/2018 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/21/2019 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1003) |
01/22/2019 | Committee substitute printed to LIS only 19105638D-S1 |
01/22/2019 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (12-Y 2-N) (see vote tally) |