Reapportionment, Congressional Districts
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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to redraw the congressional district boundaries in South Carolina for the 2026 election. It establishes new districts based on population data, repeals the existing district lines, and grants the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House authority to intervene in any legal action related to redistricting. The bill also authorizes these officials to initiate litigation on behalf of their respective chambers regarding the redistricting process.
Key provisions
- Establishes new congressional district boundaries for the 2026 election based on population data.
- Repeals the previous congressional district boundaries.
- Grants the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House the power to intervene in state or federal actions concerning redistricting.
- Authorizes the President of the Senate to initiate or participate in legal action regarding redistricting.
- Authorizes the Speaker of the House to initiate or participate in legal action regarding redistricting.
- Specifies the seven congressional districts and their respective geographic areas and populations.
Who is affected
- Residents of South Carolina
- Congressional candidates
- Political parties
- State government officials (President of the Senate, Speaker of the House)
- Legal professionals
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