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AL SB161
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Singleton
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AI Summary
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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.
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Divides Alabama into seven congressional districts according to the "Singleton Congressional Plan 1-2022" map prepared by the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment.
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Requires the Legislature to post the adopted map and any alternative maps introduced by members on the Legislature's public website.
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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.
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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U.S. Congressional, districts redrawn, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed; Sec. 17-14-70 added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