2001 Regular Session

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 21

File Code: Elections
Sponsored By:
Delegate V. Jones
Entitled:
Voting Rights Act

Synopsis:

Urging the U.S. Congress to amend the Voting Rights Act to ensure that specified provisions that safeguard against extraordinary racial discrimination in voting procedures are reauthorized.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/14
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
2/19
Hearing cancelled
2/21
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONGRESS, U. S
DISCRIMINATION -see also- SEX DISCRIMINATION
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
VOTING -see also- BALLOTS; ELECTIONS

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered