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DE SR9

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Liane Sorenson

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Calls for an open and transparent 2010 redistricting process for the Delaware Senate with public notice and discussion of all district line changes in public forums.

  • Requires the Legislative Council to provide information on the computer programs and Census data used for redistricting.

  • Mandates opportunities for the public to present alternative redistricting plans to the Senate and relevant committees.

  • States that final redistricting plans voted on by the Senate must result from this public process.

  • Establishes that redistricting should prioritize fair election districts with numerical equality of represented persons, balanced by party, race, and ethnicity to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.

Legislative Description

Urging An Open And Transparent Redistricting Process With Public Participation.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

3/23/2011

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