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CO HB1088
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Dore
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AI Summary
- Adds new statute requiring at least 7 of the 11 Colorado reapportionment commission members to reside in counties with populations of 25,000 or fewer according to the most recent federal census
- Declares that rural representation on the commission is necessary to ensure less-populated areas' interests are effectively represented during the reapportionment process
- States the requirement furthers Article V, Section 48 of the state constitution by creating a more geographically diverse commission
- Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 6, 2014, if adjournment occurs May 7, 2014)
- Subject to referendum petition; if challenged within 90 days, takes effect only upon voter approval at the November 2014 general election
Legislative Description
Reapportionment Commn Appointees From Rural Areas
Last Action
House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
2/3/2014
Committee Referrals
State, Veterans, and Military Affairs1/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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