Why 4/5: Proposes a constitutional amendment on redistricting and impacts election administration, requiring a voter referendum.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how legislative apportionment and congressional districts are redrawn, which would be decided by voters in a special election on April 21, 2026. It also modifies state appropriations, including those affecting the Department of Elections, and repeals a related section of code.
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 4-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1384ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 04, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 11, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 6 (effective February 6, 2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0006)