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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Passed
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2021
05/03/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to local redistricting deadlines; amending RCW 29A.76.010 and 29A.76.010; reenacting and amending RCW 29A.92.050 and 29A.92.050; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to change the deadlines for local governments to complete redistricting after receiving new census data. The bill requires local governments that are scheduled to hold elections in 2022 to complete redistricting by December 31, 2021, and those not holding elections in 2022 to complete redistricting by November 15, 2022. The bill also changes the general redistricting deadline from 8 months after receiving census data to November 15th of each year ending in "1". Additionally, the bill includes provisions for public notice and comment on the redistricting plans, as well as a process for judicial review of the plans.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date 5/3/2021*. (on 05/03/2021)
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