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AR HB1970

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1970 Summary

  • Establishes Arkansas's four United States Congressional Districts for 2021-2030 based on 2020 decennial census data, replacing previous district boundaries.

  • First Congressional District comprises 31 complete counties plus specific voting precincts from Jefferson and Searcy Counties.

  • Second Congressional District consists of 9 complete counties (Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Van Buren, White) plus specific Pulaski County voting precincts.

  • Third and Fourth Congressional Districts are composed of various complete counties and specific voting districts/precincts from Crawford, Newton, Searcy, Sebastian, and Jefferson Counties.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon Governor's approval, citing delayed federal census data delivery and the need to allow candidates adequate time to file for office.

Legislative Description

To Establish The 2021-2030 Congressional Districts In Arkansas; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs9/29/2021

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