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Introduced
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Passed
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2024
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)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Rob Cowles (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Duey Stroebel (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Loren Oldenburg (R),
Jon Plumer (R),
Travis Tranel (R),
Last Action
Published 2-20-2024 (on 02/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb488 |
| Analysis - 2023 Wisconsin Act 94: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2023/REG/Act%2094.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2023/94.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2023/REG/SB488.pdf |
| Senate Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2023/REG/SB488-SSA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/SB488.pdf |
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