Section 2. Ratio of representation in House of Representatives and Senate

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Ratio of representation in House of Representatives and Senate

Summary: (Section repealed) Revise the redistricting process for general assembly districts

Election Date: November 3, 2015

Votes For Ratification: 2126822

Votes Against Ratification: 849043

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

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Amendment Source: 2013 14 HJR 12

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Ratio of representation in House of Representatives and Senate

The apportionment of this state for members of the general assembly shall be made in the following manner: The whole population of the state, as determined by the federal decennial census or, if such is unavailable, such other basis as the general assembly may direct, shall be divided by the number "ninety-nine" and the quotient shall be the ratio of representation in the house of representatives for ten years next succeeding such apportionment. The whole population of the state as determined by the federal decennial census or, if such is unavailable, such other basis as the general assembly may direct, shall be divided by the number "thirty-three" and the quotient shall be the ratio of representation in the senate for ten years next succeeding such apportionment.

Summary: (New section) Revising legislative apportionment scheme

Election Date: November 7, 1967

Votes For Ratification: 1315736

Votes Against Ratification: 908010

Percent for Ratification: 59%

Percent Against Ratification: 41%

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Amendment Source: 1967 SJR 24

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