North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

HB 714 — Fair Redistricting Study Committee.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

82 added · 80 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest revision of House Bill 714, language was added to clarify the composition of a joint legislative committee responsible for redistricting processes. Specifically, this version provides that both minority party leaders in the House and Senate may appoint a public member, and it explicitly includes additional provisions about co-chairs and nonvoting members. These changes are important because they aim to ensure broader representation and oversight in the redistricting process, promoting transparency and inclusivity in determining district boundaries.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 714 Short Title:
714 Apr 10, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30232-MT-41 (02/04) Short Title:
Representative Farmer-Butterfield.
Representatives Farmer-Butterfield, Pierce, Terry, and McGrady (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE ON FAIR REDISTRICTING.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE ON FAIR REDISTRICTING.
(3) The leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives or the leader's designee and one public member appointed by the minority party leader.
*H714-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (3) The leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives or the leader's designee and one public member appointed by the minority party leader.
*DRH30232-MT-41* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4) The leader of the minority party in the Senate or the leader's designee and one public member appointed by the minority party leader.
(4) The leader of the minority party in the Senate or the leader's designee and one public member appointed by the minority party leader.
(4) Models used by other jurisdictions for reducing partisan and racial gerrymandering that include the permanent residency of incarcerated persons in the redistricting process.
Page 2 House Bill 714-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4) Models used by other jurisdictions for reducing partisan and racial gerrymandering that include the permanent residency of incarcerated persons in the redistricting process.
Page 2 DRH30232-MT-41 [v.8] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 SECTION 1.(d) Powers.
SECTION 1.(d) Powers.
DRH30232-MT-41 [v.8] (02/17) Page 3
House Bill 714-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

  • Terry · Primary
  • II Robert T. Reives · Cosponsor
  • Garland E. Pierce · Primary
  • Meyer · Cosponsor
  • McGrady · Cosponsor
  • Lucas · Cosponsor
  • Insko · Cosponsor
  • Holley · Cosponsor
  • Pricey Harrison · Cosponsor
  • Gill · Cosponsor
  • Garrison · Cosponsor
  • Fisher · Cosponsor
  • Farmer-Butterfield · Primary
  • Mary Belk · Cosponsor
  • B. Richardson · Cosponsor
  • Duane Hall · Cosponsor
  • C. Graham · Cosponsor
  • Brian Turner · Cosponsor
  • Cecil Brockman · Cosponsor

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3 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 714?
HB 714 is sponsored by Terry, Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Meyer, McGrady, Lucas, Insko, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Gill, Garrison, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Mary Belk (Democratic), B. Richardson, Duane Hall, C. Graham, Brian Turner (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 714?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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