2025-2026 General Assembly

A05047

Relates to the definition of "population" for purposes of providing substantially equal weight for the population of that local government in the allocation of representation in the local legislative body.

Introduced2/11/25

Amends the definition of "population" in the municipal home rule law to ensure equal weight for local government populations in legislative.

Amends the municipal home rule law to redefine "population" as residents, excluding those in state correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections and community supervision. It mandates that population bases for districting or redistricting plans use the latest statistical information from official enumerations. These plans may allocate statistical information to representation areas or units using rational methods, provided a detailed explanation of the allocation is annexed as an appendix. This act takes effect immediately.

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