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FL S0402
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Charlie Justice
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AI Summary
- Proposes repeal of Section 16 of Article III and creation of Section 10 of Article II of the Florida Constitution to establish new legislative apportionment and congressional redistricting procedures
- Creates a nine-member Reapportionment Commission (four legislative leaders each appoint two members, those eight select a ninth as chairperson) to prepare reapportionment plans for state legislative districts and redistricting plans for congressional districts by January 31 of years ending in one
- Establishes strict population equality standards requiring congressional districts to vary by no more than 0.5 percent from average population and legislative districts to vary by no more than 0.5 percent, with average deviations not exceeding 0.25 percent
- Prohibits districts from being drawn to favor political parties, incumbents, or dilute voting strength of racial or language minorities; requires districts to be contiguous, compact, and coincide with local political subdivision boundaries where practicable
- Requires commission members and chairperson to be unaffiliated with political parties or government office for two years prior, prohibits ex parte communications, and mandates Florida Supreme Court review of all plans within 60 days with authority to order revisions or impose court-drafted plans if commission fails to act
Legislative Description
Legislative Apportionment/Redistricting [GPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Reapportionment
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Reapportionment12/9/2009
Full Bill Text
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