Reapportionment Committee certifies Connecticut House redistricting plan in unanimous vote
November 19, 2021 | Reapportionment Committee , House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Connecticut
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The Reapportionment Committee on an unnamed date certified the state House 2021 redistricting geography report after a unanimous roll-call vote.
Chair Speaker Ritter opened the meeting and called for a motion to adopt the house plan; Representative Candelora moved to adopt the report and Representative Rojas seconded. After no discussion, the committee proceeded to a roll-call vote in which members recorded their votes; the motion passed 9-0.
Why it matters: committee members emphasized that the maps reflect extensive public hearings and bipartisanship during a process disrupted by delayed census data. Representative Rojas said the map "really reflects the relationships" built across the aisle and thanked members and staff for their work.
Key details and authorities: Speaker Ritter told the committee that the census data used for the house plan had been adjusted "by reallocating certain data concerning prisoners in accordance with Public Act 21-13," language read into the record. The chair also noted the recent appointment of John McKinney to the commission and relayed McKinney's pledge that he "will never be a fifth vote, even if it was unanimous," describing the appointee's view of his role.
Process and next steps: senators noted the senate side remained at work drafting its maps and expected to finish in the coming days. Speaker Ritter and members said staff from both parties provided substantial support during the months of hearings and mapping. The committee adopted the house plan and then adjourned by voice vote.
Votes: Representative Candelora moved to adopt the state House 2021 redistricting plan; Representative Rojas seconded. The committee recorded a unanimous vote in favor; the chair announced the motion "passes 9 nothing." No amendments or formal objections were recorded.
What was not decided: the transcript records adoption of the house plan only. The senate maps were discussed as still in progress and no senate action was taken at this meeting.
The committee adjourned following adoption of the plan.
Chair Speaker Ritter opened the meeting and called for a motion to adopt the house plan; Representative Candelora moved to adopt the report and Representative Rojas seconded. After no discussion, the committee proceeded to a roll-call vote in which members recorded their votes; the motion passed 9-0.
Why it matters: committee members emphasized that the maps reflect extensive public hearings and bipartisanship during a process disrupted by delayed census data. Representative Rojas said the map "really reflects the relationships" built across the aisle and thanked members and staff for their work.
Key details and authorities: Speaker Ritter told the committee that the census data used for the house plan had been adjusted "by reallocating certain data concerning prisoners in accordance with Public Act 21-13," language read into the record. The chair also noted the recent appointment of John McKinney to the commission and relayed McKinney's pledge that he "will never be a fifth vote, even if it was unanimous," describing the appointee's view of his role.
Process and next steps: senators noted the senate side remained at work drafting its maps and expected to finish in the coming days. Speaker Ritter and members said staff from both parties provided substantial support during the months of hearings and mapping. The committee adopted the house plan and then adjourned by voice vote.
Votes: Representative Candelora moved to adopt the state House 2021 redistricting plan; Representative Rojas seconded. The committee recorded a unanimous vote in favor; the chair announced the motion "passes 9 nothing." No amendments or formal objections were recorded.
What was not decided: the transcript records adoption of the house plan only. The senate maps were discussed as still in progress and no senate action was taken at this meeting.
The committee adjourned following adoption of the plan.
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