Bill Title: Creates the Local Government Voting Rights Act. Provides that neither an at-large method of election nor a district-based method of election may be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of a protected group or class to elect candidates of its choice as a result of the dilution or the abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected group or class. Sets forth procedures and evidentiary burdens for proving a violation of the Act. Sets forth certain remedies for violations of the Act and provisions concerning standing and notice. Allows the recovery of attorney's fees. Contains a severability provision.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB2917 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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