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AR SB741
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ben Gilmore
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AI Summary
- Redefines Arkansas's four U.S. Congressional Districts by amending Arkansas Code § 7-2-102 through § 7-2-105 based on 2021 census data instead of 2011 data
- First Congressional District adds Pulaski County voting precincts (046, 047, 048, 053, 054, 055) and replaces Jefferson County voting districts with Carroll County voting precincts (Carrollton, Dudley Lake, Old River, Villemont, Roberts, and Humphrey precincts)
- Second Congressional District removes Pulaski from full county inclusion and now includes only specific Pulaski County voting precincts not allocated to District 1 or 4
- Third and Fourth Congressional Districts are restructured with Carroll County replacing multiple counties (Crawford, Newton, Searcy, Sebastian, and Jefferson) in their composition, and specific voting precincts reassigned between districts
- Declares an emergency effective upon Governor approval, citing delayed federal census data delivery and the need to establish districts in adequate time for candidate filing and fair elections
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Geographic Boundaries Of The Congressional Districts Of Arkansas; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs9/29/2021
Full Bill Text
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