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Senate approves measure to reimburse districts and create voter‑education steps if map changes occur
Summary
Lawmakers passed a bill creating a process for reimbursing districts for costs tied to changed districts, for qualifying new candidates and a plan to notify and educate voters should a new map be adopted.
Senator Lowe moved to conform to House Bill 7,001, which the sponsor described as establishing reimbursement procedures for districts that incur costs when congressional lines change, providing a mechanism to qualify or grandfather candidates in changed districts, and creating an educational plan to inform voters of district changes.
Senator Lowe said the bill aims to "create an educational plan to inform voters about district changes" and ensure county election commissions have a clear reimbursement process. The Senate considered committee amendments, withdrew one amendment, and passed the bill on final consideration; the motion to reconsider was tabled.
Lawmakers noted the bill complements appropriation language in House Bill 7,005 and aims to reduce confusion for voters and candidates if lines are altered in the special session climate.
