Relating to redistricting; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
Summary
Provides that, when reapportioning state House of Representatives and state Senate districts, elector registration from one major party shall be within five percentage points of the elector registration from the other major party, when practicable, so as to achieve five percent parity in at least 40 state House of Representatives districts and 20 state Senate districts. Provides that the major party parity factor shall be given greater weight than other listed factors to the extent permitted under the United States Constitution and federal law. Refers the Act to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Evans
DDemocratic
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