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FL S1174
Bill
Status
Enrolled
2/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Reapportionment
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AI Summary
- Redistricts Florida into 27 single-member congressional districts based on the 2010 U.S. Decennial Census, replacing the previous district map drawn from the 2000 Census (plan H000C9047)
- Updates census-related definitions in state law to reflect 2010 Census geography, including new definitions for "block," "tract," and "voting tabulation district" as geographic units used to delineate district boundaries
- Specifies detailed boundary descriptions for all 27 districts using county lines, voting tabulation districts, census tracts, and individual census blocks, with stated intent to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act for minority-opportunity districts (Districts 5, 14, 20, 24, 25, 26, and 27)
- Applies to the qualification, nomination, and election of U.S. House representatives beginning with the 2012 primary and general elections
- Includes a severability clause providing that if any individual district or provision is held invalid, the remaining districts and provisions remain in effect
Legislative Description
Establishing the Congressional Districts of the State
Last Action
Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 508
2/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Reapportionment12/16/2011
Full Bill Text
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