Louisiana 2011 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB428

Introduced
4/25/11  

Caption

Provides for the districts for the election of members of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Impact

The implementation of HB 428 will have significant implications on state laws regarding representation in the House of Representatives. By redrawing district boundaries, the bill aims to ensure a more equitable representation reflecting population changes following the census. This change could potentially increase electoral competitiveness and responsiveness to voters' needs. The focus on population variance within districts underscores an effort to equalize representation, although some districts may experience larger variances from the ideal population figure of 43,174. The bill anticipates adjustments based on the specified population ranges to maintain compliance with legislative standards.

Summary

House Bill 428 aims to provide a comprehensive redistricting plan for the election of members of the Louisiana House of Representatives. The bill is designed to redraw district boundaries based on the most recent census data, specifically referencing the 2010 Census Redistricting TIGER/Line Shapefiles for the State of Louisiana. It lays out the composition of each of the 105 House districts, ensuring that these districts meet the constitutional requirement of being apportioned as equally as practicable based on population data. The bill proposes that these changes are effective for election purposes by the end of 2011 and for all other legislative purposes starting January 9, 2012.

Contention

While the bill is generally aimed at improving representation, it has raised concerns about the potential implications for political power dynamics within the state. Critics may argue that the redistricting process could be used for partisan gain, a tactic known as gerrymandering, which shifts district lines to favor one political party over another. Moreover, issues could arise regarding the efficacy and adequacy of the proposed district boundaries in accurately capturing the demographic and political landscape of Louisiana. It remains to be seen how the changes will impact voters, particularly in areas that have undergone significant demographic shifts since the last redistricting.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HB433

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives

LA HB432

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives

LA HB409

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives

LA HB444

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives

LA HB771

Provides for the districts for the election of members of the House of Representatives

LA HB520

Provides for election districts for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives

LA HB23

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives (Item #1)

LA HB609

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives

LA HB1

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives (Item #1)

LA HB458

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives

Similar Bills

LA HB18

Provides for the redistricting of the supreme court (Item #6)

LA HB851

Provides for the redistricting of the supreme court

LA HB15

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives (Item #1)

LA HB20

Provides for the redistricting of the supreme court (Item #6)

LA HB14

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives (Item #1)

LA HB21

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives (Item #1)

LA HB16

Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives (Item #1)

LA HB815

Provides relative to the election districts for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education