HJR453 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Legislative Redistricting plans, introduction, Joint Rule 24 amended
Summary: HJR453 would amend Joint Rule 24 to require redistricting drafts not produced by the Reapportionment Office to be reviewed and entered into the Legislative Data Bank before introduction.
What This Bill Does
It changes Joint Rule 24 to require that any redistricting plan draft not prepared by the Reapportionment Office must be presented to the Reapportionment Office for review of proper form and for entry into the Legislative Data Bank at least ten (10) five (5) days prior to introduction. The Reapportionment Office will review the draft for proper form and then enter it into the Legislative Data Bank. This rule applies to redistricting plans introduced in any legislative session.

Who It Affects
Legislators or other entities that draft redistricting plans not prepared by the Reapportionment Office; they would have to submit drafts to the Reapportionment Office for review and data-bank entry before introduction.
The Reapportionment Office (and the Legislative Data Bank) as the reviewing and data-entry gate; they must review drafts for proper form and ensure entry into the Legislative Data Bank prior to introduction.

Key Provisions
Amends Joint Rule 24 to add a review and data-bank entry step for redistricting drafts not prepared by the Reapportionment Office.
Requires submission to the Reapportionment Office for review and Legislative Data Bank entry at least ten (10) five (5) days before introduction.
Requires the Reapportionment Office to review the draft for proper form and to enter it into the Legislative Data Bank.
Applies to all redistricting plans introduced in any legislative session.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative