House Bill 1270 House Legislative Districts - Single Member

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House Bill 1270 House Legislative Districts - Single Member February 29, 2016 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee Sponsored by: Delegate Neil C. Parrott

What Does This Bill Do? HB 1270 modifies the state constitution so that each House Legislative District well be a single-member district.

General Facts Maryland currently has a mix of single, double AND triple member districts.

States that use multi-member districts General Facts 40 states are single-member district states. States that use multi-member districts Arizona, Idaho, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia State senate in Vermont

Maryland is a Unique Case Of the 10 states that have mixed member districts: We are the ONLY state that has a mixture of single, double, and triple member districts that is directly related to our Senate. All other states, excluding West Virginia, have a mixture of ONLY single or double member districts.

THE 2015 REDISTRICTING REFORM COMMISSION RECOMMENDED SINGLE-MEMBER LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS.

Benefits of Single Member Districts Direct representation Ensures geographic representation Clear Representation Easier to contact Scholarships

Benefits of Single Member Districts Closer accountability to the voters in the district Maximize accountability - a single representative can be held responsible and can be elected or defeated in the next election

Benefits of Single Member Districts Minimizes gerrymandering Link between constituents and their representatives Closer ties

Please vote favorably on HB 1270 Questions?