MD HB1491 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB1260
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 42-23)
Status: Introduced on February 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.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.
Title
Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-10 | House | Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2020-02-07 | 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
Boundaries
Congress, U.S.
Constitutional Amendments
Elections
Reapportionment and Redistricting
Referendum
Congress, U.S.
Constitutional Amendments
Elections
Reapportionment and Redistricting
Referendum
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/HB1491?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb1491f.pdf |
