MD HB1260 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1491
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-04 - Hearing 3/15 at 9:30 a.m.
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-04 - Hearing 3/15 at 9:30 a.m.
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require congressional districts to conform to certain standards and that due regard be given to natural boundaries and boundaries of political subdivisions; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Title
Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-04 | House | Hearing 3/15 at 9:30 a.m. |
| 2021-02-08 | House | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
Same As/Similar To
HB1491 (Carry Over) 2020-02-10 - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XX - Congressional Districts | 1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1260?ys=2021RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb1260f.pdf |
