Redistricting Transparency Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 10, 2015)
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2015
Requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption.
Requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements.
Requires the state redistricting entity to: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.
What just happenedMar 31, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2015
- Mar 31, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Mar 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 10, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House