Residence Of Individuals In Government Custody Act
Impact
This legislation would have significant implications for how population counts are conducted for state and local districts. By requiring that redistricting population data reflect the actual residences of incarcerated individuals, the bill aims to provide a more accurate representation of demographics within various districts. This could potentially lead to shifts in political representation and funding allocations based on newfound population distributions, especially in areas that previously may have overrepresented incarcerated persons as part of their local population.
Summary
House Bill 5613, known as the Residence of Individuals in Government Custody Act, seeks to ensure that individuals in government custody are counted at their actual residences for redistricting purposes, rather than at their places of incarceration. The bill aims to correct discrepancies highlighted in census reporting practices, where incarcerated persons are typically classified as residents of their prison locations instead of their home addresses. This act mandates the Department of Corrections to maintain an electronic record of the legal residences and demographic data of individuals entering custody after January 1, 2024.
Contention
The proposed bill may face contention regarding privacy concerns and the handling of data related to individuals in custody. As the act mandates that certain demographic information be collected and reported without identifying specific individuals, debates regarding confidentiality and the ethical implications of such data collection could arise. Additionally, there may be resistance from various stakeholders who are concerned about how these alterations in population counting may affect legislative districts, particularly in areas with large correctional facilities.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the secretary of state to be utilized for redistricting.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Reforms the organizational structure for the Department of Transportation and Development including its duties, powers, and responsibilities of officers and employees (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
A bill for an act providing for certain business entities acting under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state by providing for the removal of information from a filing based on a sworn affidavit and administrative dissolution based on the response to interrogatories.(See HF 2678.)