Redistricting Transparency Act of 2015

HB 1346 Redistricting Transparency Act of 2015

US Congress 114th Congress

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2015
HB-1346


About HB-1346

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.

  

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Introduced 03/17/2015

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History

Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice.

03/31/2015

Introduced In House

03/10/2015

Referred To The House Committee On The Judiciary.

03/10/2015