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AR SB625

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-1-104(a) to add a new felony offense regarding redistricting practices
  • Makes it unlawful to redraw political districts in a manner that intentionally prevents a current elected official from representing the district he or she was elected to represent
  • Applies to miscellaneous felonies under state law
  • Sponsored by Senator B. King during the 91st General Assembly Regular Session, 2017

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Redistricting Of A Political District In A Way That Intentionally Deprives An Elected Official Of His Or Her Representation Of The District He Or She Was Elected To Represent; And To Create An Offense.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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