SB878
Congressional and state legislative districts.
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) of their choice. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/16/2016 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101113D
- 12/16/2016 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/28/2017 - Senate: Impact statement from DPB (SB878)
- 01/31/2017 - Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N)
