ELEC-LOCAL GOVT VOTING RIGHTS
Summary
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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2017
Last action Jan 8, 2019
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2019
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 31, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 10, 2017
House · Reported by committee
To Ballot Access Subcommittee
Feb 22, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Committee
Feb 9, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Mike Fortner
RRepublican
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