HB 1673 — A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for legislative districts and for Legislative Reapportionment Commission.

Bill Text

• Printer's No. 1876 View text Current pdf

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The bill proposes amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution regarding legislative districts and the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.

• Article II, § 16

  with a maximum deviation from the ideal population of 10% except that a lower deviation may be established under section 17. → with a maximum deviation from the ideal population of 10% except that a lower deviation may be established under section 17.

  Clarifies the maximum population deviation permitted for legislative districts.

• Article II, § 17

  (c.1) In addition to the requirements of section 16, the following shall apply: (1) The commission may establish a maximum deviation from the ideal population of less than 10% for senatorial districts if the lower deviation will not cause more counties, cities, incorporated towns, boroughs, townships or wards to be divided than would be divided under a plan with a maximum deviation of 10%. (2) The commission may establish a maximum deviation from the ideal population of less than 10% for representative districts if the lower deviation will not cause more counties, cities, incorporated towns, boroughs, townships or wards to be divided than would be divided under a plan with a maximum deviation of 10%.

  Adds provisions allowing for a lower maximum population deviation while ensuring it does not result in more divisions of local jurisdictions.

Action History

1. June 22, 2021

   PN 1876 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Sponsors

• Gary W. Day · Primary
• Joe Ciresi · Cosponsor

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