DC B21-0002 | 2015-2016 | 21st Council
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-01-09 - Notice of Intent to Act on B21-0002 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-01-09 - Notice of Intent to Act on B21-0002 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, the bill would make changes to the way votes are counted and winners are chosen in District elections for Mayoral, Council, and Attorney General contests. This bill will provide for an "instant runoff voting" or "ranked choice voting" system, where voters rank candidates by preference and the votes are counted in rounds.
Title
Instant Runoff Voting Amendment Act Of 2015
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-09 | Council | Notice of Intent to Act on B21-0002 Published in the DC Register |
| 2015-01-06 | Council | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| 2015-01-06 | Council | Introduced in Legislative Meeting |
Washington D.C. State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B21-0002 |
| Text | http://lims.dccouncil.gov/_layouts/15/uploader/download.aspx?legislationid=33195&filename=B21-0002-Introduction.pdf |
