Legislation

Prohibiting local governments from impairing or diminishing the right of a protected class member to vote or influence election outcomes; establishing requirements on local governments regarding proposals for shifting methods of election and districting plans; requiring the Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General to approve or deny proposed local government remedies to address certain violations; establishing the Statewide Election Database and Information Office; etc.

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Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

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Emergency Bill

Cross-filed with: HB1104

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/08/2023 Legislative Date 2/08/2023 Action First Reading Senate Rules Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/23/2023 Legislative Date 2/24/2023 Action Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/01/2023 Legislative Date 3/01/2023 Action Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/08/2023	2/08/2023	First Reading Senate Rules
			Text - First - Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities
Senate	2/23/2023	2/24/2023	Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate	3/01/2023	3/01/2023	Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.

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