Election of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts.
What it does: Election of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts. Requires every locality with a population of 400,000 or greater to elect the members of its governing body by individual single-member districts. The bill provides that a governing body's presiding officer may be elected at large. The bill further provides that any such governing body that does not already meet the requirements of the bill shall establish the required districts and shall reapportion the representation in the governing body in accordance with general law. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation
The tally
Yes 20 · No 19 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (40)
Yes 20
- Aaron RouseD22
- Angelia GravesD21
- Barbara FavolaD40
- Creigh DeedsD11
- Danica RoemD30
- Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerD39
- Jennifer BoyskoD38
- Jennifer Carroll FoyD33
- Jeremy McPikeD29
- Kannan SrinivasanD32
- Lamont BagbyD14
- Lashrecse AirdD13
- Louise LucasD18
- Mamie LockeD23
- Mike JonesD15
- Russet PerryD31
- Saddam SalimD37
- Schuyler VanValkenburgD16
- Scott SurovellD34
- Stella PekarskyD36
No 19
Not voting 1
- Dave MarsdenD35
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.