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HB784

Congressional & state legislative districts; criteria for General Assembly to observe in drawing.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Mark Keam (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

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. Use of political data or election results is prohibited unless necessary to ensure maximum competitiveness among the political parties present in the district or to ensure that racial or ethnic minorities can elect candidates of their choice. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/09/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102205D
  • 01/09/2018 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 01/11/2018 - House: Impact statement from DHCD (HB784)
  • 01/22/2018 - House: Assigned P & E sub: Subcommittee #1
  • 02/05/2018 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB784)
  • 02/06/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N)
  • 02/13/2018 - House: Left in Privileges and Elections

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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