HB 2214 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

ELEC CD-COUNTY APPORTIONMENT

Summary
Amends the Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2011. Provides that apportionment plans pursuant to certain provisions of the Counties Code shall provide racial minorities or language minorities with equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect candidates of their choice. Provides that the apportionment plan shall provide racial minorities or language minorities who constitute less than a voting-age majority of a district with an opportunity to substantially influence the outcome of an election. Provides that to the extent practicable, districts shall be drawn to create crossover districts, coalition districts, or influence districts. Provides that the requirements imposed are in addition and subordinate to other laws. Amends the Counties Code to make conforming changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2019 Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 19, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
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Feb 7, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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