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AR HB1964
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Ray
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AI Summary
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Establishes four United States Congressional Districts for Arkansas based on 2020 federal decennial census data, replacing previous districts based on 2010 census data.
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Redefines the First Congressional District to include 29 counties plus specific voting precincts from Jefferson County and Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021.
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Redefines the Second, Third, and Fourth Congressional Districts by adjusting county assignments and voting precinct boundaries, with particular changes to the distribution of Pulaski, Crawford, Jefferson, Newton, Sebastian, and Searcy Counties among districts.
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Updates all references to census-related dates from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2021 throughout the congressional district statutes.
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Declares an emergency clause citing delayed federal census data delivery and the need to establish districts in adequate time for candidate filing and fair elections.
Legislative Description
To Establish The Congressional Districts In Arkansas Based Upon The Most Recent Federal Decennial Census Data; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021