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AL HB620

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts Section 17-14-70 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to redivide Alabama's seven congressional districts based on the 2010 federal census.

  • Divides the state into seven congressional districts with detailed boundary descriptions using census tracts, block groups, and individual blocks across all Alabama counties.

  • Establishes that official maps retained in the Secretary of State's office shall prevail over any conflicting boundary descriptions provided by census tract and block listings.

  • Contains lists of census tracts, blocks, and counties generated by computer software based on maps drawn by the Legislature.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted

Redistricting

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections5/24/2011

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