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AR HB1981
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
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Redefines Arkansas's four congressional districts by amending county and precinct compositions effective January 1, 2021 (replacing previous 2011 boundaries)
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First Congressional District gains specific voting precincts from Pulaski County (precincts 053, 054, 055, 082, 103, 104, 105, 124, 125, 126, 127, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135) and loses certain Searcy County areas to the Second District
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Second Congressional District expands to include 15 specific voting precincts of Lonoke County and gains Pulaski County precincts not assigned to the First District
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Third Congressional District removes Boone, Marion, and Pope counties, adds Crawford and Madison counties, and adjusts Sebastian County precinct assignments based on 2021 boundaries
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Fourth Congressional District receives removed counties (Boone, Marion, Pope) and adjusts Crawford, Jefferson, Newton, and Sebastian County precinct allocations to prevent overlap with other districts
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The United States Congressional District Boundaries For The State Of Arkansas.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021