Requiring the adjustment of census data for local redistricting to reflect the last known place of residence for incarcerated persons.
Summary
Requires each unit of local government that conducts redistricting to use federal decennial census populations as adjusted by the Redistricting Commission to count each person in state custody as residing at the person's last known place of residence, rather than at an adult correctional, juvenile justice, or involuntary behavioral health commitment facility.
From the House Bill Report (SB 5583), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to requiring the adjustment of census data for local redistricting to reflect the last known place of residence for incarcerated persons;