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AL SB161

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Singleton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts Section 17-14-70 of the Alabama Code to reapportion the state's U.S. Congressional districts based on the 2020 federal census.

  • Divides Alabama into seven congressional districts according to the "Singleton Congressional Plan 1-2022" map prepared by the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment.

  • Requires the Legislature to post the adopted map and any alternative maps introduced by members on the Legislature's public website.

  • Directs the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate to transmit the map and boundary descriptions to the Secretary of State for certification and posting on the state's public website.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

U.S. Congressional, districts redrawn, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed; Sec. 17-14-70 added

Reapportionment

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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