DE SB27 | 2017-2018 | 149th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-3)
Status: Engrossed on April 5 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-06 - Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Status: Engrossed on April 5 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-06 - Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
To establish more transparency in government, and to strengthen citizens' faith in the election and redistricting processes that serve as the foundation of democracy in Delaware, this bill establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission for the State of Delaware. The Commission will be responsible for drawing the boundaries of Delaware's legislative districts every ten years, following each decennial census.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Redistricting Of The General Assembly.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2017-04-05 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 12 N: 7 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-06 | Assigned to House Administration Committee in House | |
| 2017-04-05 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 12 YES 7 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT | |
| 2017-03-29 | Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits | |
| 2017-03-21 | Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate |
