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AR HB1960

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jack Ladyman

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Redefines Arkansas's First Congressional District to include 29 named counties, specific voting districts in Jefferson County, all voting districts in Searcy County not assigned to other districts, and 20 specified voting precincts in White County as they existed January 1, 2021

  • Redefines Arkansas's Second Congressional District to include Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, Saline, Van Buren, and White counties, plus White County voting precincts not assigned to the First District

  • Redefines Arkansas's Third Congressional District to include Benton, Boone, Carroll, Pope, and Washington counties, plus portions of Crawford, Newton, Searcy, and Sebastian counties with updated reference dates from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2021

  • Redefines Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District to include 30 named counties plus specified voting precincts in Crawford and Sebastian counties, removing references to portions of Jefferson and Newton counties

  • Updates all congressional district definitions to reference voting precincts as they existed on January 1, 2021, rather than January 1, 2011, to reflect current census data and redistricting requirements

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Congressional Districts Of Arkansas.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs9/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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