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AL SB8

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Figures

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Origin

Senate

Second Special Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Redraws Alabama's seven U.S. Congressional districts following the U.S. Supreme Court's June 8, 2023 decision in Allen v. Milligan, 143 S.Ct. 1487.

  • Establishes district boundaries using the "Figures Congressional Plan 1-2023" map prepared by the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting.

  • Requires the Alabama Legislature to post the adopted map and boundary descriptions, as well as any alternative maps introduced by members, on its public website.

  • Directs the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate to transmit the certified map and boundary descriptions to the Secretary of State for certification and posting.

  • Takes effect for the 2024 General Election and remains in effect until congressional districts are reapportioned following the 2030 decennial census.

Legislative Description

To amend Section 17-14-70, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the reapportionment and redistricting of the state's United States Congressional districts for the purpose of electing members at the General Election in 2024 and thereafter, until the release of the next federal census.

Congressional districts, redrawn

Last Action

Rejected by Senate Confirmations

7/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Confirmations7/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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