SB 587 (2026): creating criteria for redistricting of congressional districts, state senate districts, state house of representatives districts, and executive councilor districts.

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SB 587 (2026)

creating criteria for redistricting of congressional districts, state senate districts, state house of representatives districts, and executive councilor districts.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 19, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
  • February 19, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • February 3, 2026: Hearing: 02/03/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:30 am
  • February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/19/2026, Vote 3-2
  • February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 02/19/2026

Laws It Would Change

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