Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019
This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan, including (1) maps of the congressional districts; (2) the composition of the districts by race, language minority group, and political party; (3) an explanation of the entity's reasoning; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members.
Each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that (1) provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data; and (2) allows individuals to submit comments and information.
What just happenedJan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House