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Introduced
01/23/2019
01/23/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Passed
04/23/2019
04/23/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to alignment of statutory deadlines to the1Constitution; and amending RCW 44.05.100.2
AI Summary
This bill aligns the statutory redistricting deadlines in Washington state with the constitutional requirements. It changes the deadline for the Redistricting Commission to submit its redistricting plan to the legislature from January 1st to November 15th of the year ending in one. It also changes the deadline for the legislature to amend the Commission's plan from March 1st to April 30th of the year ending in two, if the Commission fails to approve and submit a plan. These revisions ensure that the redistricting process is completed in a timely manner to meet the constitutional requirements for legislative and congressional elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date 7/28/2019. (on 04/29/2019)
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