Mike Fortner
- Republican
Primary
Creates the Local Government Voting Rights Act. Provides that neither an at-large method of election nor a district-based method of election may be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of a protected group or class to elect candidates of its choice as a result of the dilution or the abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected group or class. Sets forth procedures and evidentiary burdens for proving a violation of the Act. Sets forth certain remedies for violations of the Act and provisions concerning standing and notice. Allows the recovery of attorney's fees. Contains a severability provision.
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Session Sine Die
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
To Ballot Access Subcommittee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
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