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WI SB488

WI SB488
Legislative redistricting.


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Introduced
10/09/2023
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
02/13/2024
Passed
02/13/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 proposes to repeal and recreate subchapter III of chapter 4, which relates to legislative redistricting in Wisconsin. The key provisions of the bill are: - It defines the boundaries of 99 new assembly districts in Wisconsin, with detailed descriptions of the territory comprising each district. - The districts are drawn based on 2020 census data to ensure equal population across districts as required by the "one person, one vote" principle. - The bill aims to establish new district boundaries that comply with the Voting Rights Act and other legal requirements for redistricting. - The new districts will be used for state assembly elections starting in 2024. Overall, this bill lays out the redrawn legislative district boundaries for Wisconsin's 99 state assembly seats based on the latest census data, in order to update the districts and ensure they meet constitutional and legal standards. The detailed descriptions of each district's geographic area are the key provisions of the bill.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Published 2-20-2024 (on 02/19/2024)

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