Bill > HB1384

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow for a special election on April 21, 2026, for voters to decide on proposed changes to how congressional districts are drawn in Virginia, with the goal of ensuring fairness in upcoming elections. It also includes appropriations for this special election, allocating $100,000 to the Division of Legislative Services and $5,000,000 to the Department of Elections for costs associated with the election, including voter education and grants to localities for absentee voting. The bill modifies existing law regarding reapportionment, or the process of redrawing electoral districts, to permit the General Assembly to adjust congressional districts between 2025 and 2030 in response to other states' redistricting actions, while maintaining the standard redistricting process after 2030. Additionally, it repeals a section of the Code of Virginia related to legislative services and establishes that any legal actions concerning constitutional amendments or related laws will be heard in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1384