SB161 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Rodger Smitherman

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

U.S. Congressional, districts redrawn, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed; Sec. 17-14-70 added

Summary

SB161 would redraw Alabama's U.S. House districts into seven districts using the 2020 census data, adopting the Singleton Congressional Plan 1-2022.

What This Bill Does

It repeals the old congressional district section and adds a new provision to reapportion Alabama’s U.S. Congressional districts. It designates seven districts based on the map called Singleton Congressional Plan 1-2022, with boundaries described using census tracts, blocks, and counties. It requires posting the map (and any alternative maps) on the Legislature's website and certifying/posting the map on the Secretary of State's website. It states that the certified map's boundary descriptions prevail over the census-based descriptions and becomes effective immediately upon governor's signature or approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama voters and residents, as their congressional district boundaries would be redrawn into seven new districts.
• State government actors (Legislature, Clerk of the House, Secretary of State) who adopt, certify, and publish the new district maps.

Key Provisions

• Repeals and reenacts Section 17-14-70 to provide for reapportionment and redistricting based on the 2020 federal census.
• Alabama is divided into seven congressional districts as designated by the Singleton Congressional Plan 1-2022, with boundaries described by census tracts, blocks, and counties.
• The map and boundary descriptions are incorporated by reference as part of the section and govern district boundaries.
• The Legislature must post the map and any alternative maps on its public website for viewing.
• Upon enactment, the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit the map and boundary descriptions for certification and posting on the Secretary of State's website.
• The boundary descriptions from the certified map prevail over those generated by census tracts, blocks, and counties.
• The act is severable and becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Reapportionment