A new proposed state constitutional amendment could change what legislators must consider when drawing electoral district maps in Illinois. It is now one step closer to being put to voters on the ballot in November.
Democrat state legislators say they are one step closer to standing against attacks on voting rights after the Illinois House passed a proposed state constitutional amendment Wednesday.
Republican lawmakers say the resolution would further enshrine Democrats’ control over state politics and disenfranchise voters.
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch introduced the proposal only a day before it was passed. He said his party’s goal is to protect voters who fall within racial minorities from any changes to voting rights from the federal government.
The proposal ultimately passed the House after receiving more than the two-thirds supermajority vote required to pass a constitutional amendment.
It is expected to be taken up by the state Senate next week, where it must pass before May 3 to be eligible to be placed on the ballot in November.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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