Establishing a voting rights act to promote equal voting opportunity in certain political subdivisions by authorizing district-based elections in cities, towns, code cities, and counties.
Summary
Allows non-charter counties, code cities, second-class cities, and towns the option to implement a district-based voting system for positions on the governing body.
From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (SB 5068), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
AN ACT Relating to establishing a voting rights act to promote equal voting opportunity in certain political subdivisions by authorizing district-based elections in cities, towns, code cities, and counties;
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Placed on Rules White Sheet.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).