1750-S AMH WALJ OMLI 221

SHB 1750 - H AMD 351

By Representative Walsh

On page 14, line 14, after "subdivision." insert "There must be a direct and particularized nexus between the remedy ordered by the court and the election system that resulted in the abridgment of voting rights or dilution of votes of members of a protected class. The court must include in its order for remedies measurable objectives that the political subdivision must meet to be deemed in compliance with the order."

EFFECT: Requires the remedies ordered by a court for a violation of the Washington Voting Rights Act to have a direct and particularized nexus to the election system that resulted in the abridgment of voting rights or dilution of votes of members of a protected class. Requires courts to include in its order for remedies measurable objectives that political subdivisions must meet to be deemed in compliance with the order.

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