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AR SB721
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Redefines Arkansas's four congressional districts by modifying county compositions and voting precinct assignments across all districts, effective January 1, 2021.
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First Congressional District: removes Arkansas, Chicot, Desha, Lee, Lincoln, and Lonoke counties; adds White County; replaces Jefferson County voting districts with 23 Pulaski County precincts (026-049).
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Second Congressional District: reorganizes county membership to include Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Lonoke, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, St. Francis, and Saline; assigns remaining Pulaski County precincts not in districts 1 or 4.
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Third Congressional District: retains core counties (Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Washington) and removes Pope County; maintains specific voting districts in Crawford, Newton, Searcy, and Sebastian counties.
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Fourth Congressional District: changes from Crawford County voting districts to Pulaski County precincts (001-024, 040, 050-072, 074-075, 087-110, 136); removes several counties previously included (Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Drew, Garland, Grant, Madison).
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Regarding The Four Congressional Districts.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021