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GA HR963
Resolution
Status
Introduced
12/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Gardner
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the General Assembly to reapportion congressional, senatorial (30–56 districts), and representative (120–180 districts) boundaries in the second year following each federal decennial census
- Mandates the Governor reconvene the General Assembly in a special reapportionment session of no more than 30 consecutive days after the regular session adjourns, dedicated exclusively to redistricting
- Requires the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court within 5 days to conduct reapportionment if the General Assembly fails to act or the Governor vetoes the plan, with the court having 60 days to issue an order
- Establishes mandatory judicial review by requiring the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court within 15 days of passage for a declaratory judgment on the validity of any reapportionment act, with a 30-day ruling deadline
- Prohibits districts drawn to favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent, bars denial of equal opportunity for racial or language minorities, and requires districts to be contiguous, compact, nearly equal in population, and respectful of existing political and geographical boundaries where feasible
Legislative Description
Legislative and congressional reapportionment; procedures and standards; provide - CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
1/28/2016
Full Bill Text
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