Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 22, 2013)
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013 - 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 happenedFeb 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 22, 2013
- Feb 28, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 22, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 22, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House