1. Constitutional Citations
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a) Congressional Redistricting:
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Article III, § 2
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b) Legislative Redistricting:
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Article III, §§ 2, 4, 5
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2. Statutory or Other Citations
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a) Description of Current Congressional Districts:
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www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RedistrictingMaps/maps.HTM
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b) Description of Current Legislative Districts:
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www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RedistrictingMaps/maps.HTM
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c) Districting Principles or Procedure:
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Constitution, Article III, §§ 2, 5
Idaho Code §§ 72-1501 to -1508
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3. Congressional Districts
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a) Present Number:
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2
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b) Prospective Number after 2010 Census:
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2
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4. State Legislative Districts
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a) Senate
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Number of Districts:
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35
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Number of Multimember Districts:
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0
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Largest Number of Seats in a District:
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1
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b) House
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Number of Districts:
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35
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Number of Multimember Districts:
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35
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Largest Number of Seats in a District:
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2
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c) House Districts Nested within Senate Districts?
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Yes
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5. Redistricting Requirements
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a) Initial Responsibility for Drawing Congressional Districts
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Commission for Reapportionment
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b) Initial Responsibility for Drawing Legislative Districts:
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Commission for Reapportionment
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c) Legislative Committee Responsible for Redistricting:
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N/A
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d) Use Apportionment Board or Commission?
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Yes
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Six members: two largest parties in House and Senate each appoint one; two parties with most votes for governor each appoint one. Members may not be elected or appointed officials.
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e) Gubernatorial Veto Power over Congressional Plan?
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No
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f) Gubernatorial Veto Power over Legislative Plan?
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No
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6. Redistricting Deadlines
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a) Congressional Deadline:
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90 days after appointment of the commission.
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Basis for Deadline:
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Article III, § 2
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Effect of Failure to Meet Deadline:
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None stated.
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b) Legislative Deadline:
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90 days after appointment of the commission.
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Basis for Deadline:
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Article III, § 2
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Effect of Failure to Meet Deadline:
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None stated.
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7. Voting Rights Act Information for the 2000s
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Preclearance Required?
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No
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Justice Department Objection to Plans?
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N/A
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8. State Contacts
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Kristin Ford
Legislative Librarian
Capitol Annex
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0054
208/ 334-4863
208/334-2125 Fax
kford@lso.idaho.gov
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