Why 4/5: This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would fundamentally alter the rules for congressional redistricting, with significant long-term implications for electoral fairness and stability.
This constitutional amendment would grant the General Assembly new authority to redraw Virginia's congressional districts outside of the standard 10-year cycle. This change could lead to more frequent adjustments of district boundaries, potentially impacting voter representation and the stability of electoral maps.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
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Taken up
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Engrossed by House
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Agreed to by House (62-Y 33-N 1-A)
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
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Floor offered Senator Head, Christopher T. Amendments
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Constitutional amendment; apportionment, congress dists, limited authority of the GA to modify.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
Amendment rejected
Senator Head Amendments rejected (18-Y 21-N 0-A)
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Agreed to by Senate (21-Y, 18-N, 0-A)
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ4ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker