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PA HB722
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the Legislative Reapportionment Commission for the purpose of reapportioning and redistricting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Introduced
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
In Committee
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the Legislative Reapportionment Commission for the purpose of reapportioning and redistricting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania to create a Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Commission. The commission would be responsible for redrawing legislative and congressional district boundaries in the state following each federal census. The commission would be composed of 11 members - 4 from the largest political party, 4 from the second-largest party, and 3 who are not affiliated with the two largest parties. The commission must conduct its work in an open and transparent manner, adhere to specific eligibility and qualification requirements for members, and approve redistricting plans with bipartisan support. If the commission fails to approve a final plan, a special master would be appointed by the state Supreme Court to develop the final plan. The bill also outlines the timeline and public hearing requirements for the redistricting process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (51)
Steve Samuelson (D)*,
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Karen Boback (R),
Kevin Boyle (D),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Vanessa Brown (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Becky Corbin (R),
Michael Corr (R),
Paul Costa (D),
Jim Cox (R),
Angel Cruz (D),
Margo Davidson (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Pamela DeLissio (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Gene DiGirolamo (R),
Harold English (R),
Frank Farry (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Adam Harris (R),
Jordan Harris (D),
Susan Helm (R),
Rich Irvin (R),
Warren Kampf (R),
Aaron Kaufer (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Mark Keller (R),
William Keller (D),
Brian Kirkland (D),
David Maloney (R),
Jim Marshall (R),
Daniel McNeill (D),
Tom Mehaffie (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Nick Miccarelli (R),
Duane Milne (R),
Thomas Murt (R),
Michael O'Brien (D),
Bernie O'Neill (R),
Eric Roe (R),
Paul Schemel (R),
Justin Simmons (R),
W. Todd Stephens (R),
John Taylor (R),
W. Curtis Thomas (D),
Mike Tobash (R),
Tarah Toohil (R),
Greg Vitali (D),
Katharine Watson (R),
Last Action
Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented (on 03/14/2018)
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