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WI SB697

WI SB697
Legislative redistricting.


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Introduced
11/11/2021
In Committee
11/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to repeal and recreate subchapter III of chapter 4 [precedes 4.01] of the statutes; Relating to: legislative redistricting.

AI Summary

This bill repeals and recreates subchapter III of chapter 4 of the Wisconsin statutes, which pertains to the creation of assembly districts. The key provisions of this bill are: - It defines 68 new assembly districts in Wisconsin, each with specific geographic boundaries described down to the census block level. - The new districts are designed to align with the most recent 2020 Census data and population changes across the state. - The boundaries of the new districts aim to comply with principles of equal population, contiguity, compactness, and respect for political subdivision boundaries where possible. - The bill provides detailed descriptions of the geographic areas that make up each of the 68 new assembly districts. Overall, this bill lays out a new map of Wisconsin's assembly districts based on the latest census information, in order to ensure fair and equitable representation in the state legislature.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)

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