7.550 Role of Legislative Research Commission in development of population data for redistricting -- Computerized map -- Review of precinct establishment orders and requests for exemption.
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7.550 Role of Legislative Research Commission in development of population data
for redistricting -- Computerized map -- Review of precinct establishment <br>orders and requests for exemption.
(1) The Legislative Research Commission shall serve as the legislative department's
liaison with the United States Bureau of the Census for purposes of Kentucky's <br>participation in and receipt of census maps and data under programs implementing <br>United States Public Law 94-171, relating to the development of population data for <br>redistricting.
(2) The Legislative Research Commission shall maintain and continuously update a
computerized map of Kentucky containing census geography and election precinct <br>boundaries.
(3) The Legislative Research Commission shall review any proposed precinct
establishment order and request for an exemption made under KRS 117.0552 to <br>117.0554 to determine the effect of the proposed order or exemption upon the <br>Commonwealth's participation in programs to implement United States Public Law <br>94-171. If the Commission determines that the proposed order or exemption would <br>have an adverse effect upon the Commonwealth's ability to participate in the <br>programs, it shall so advise the State Board of Elections.
(4) The Legislative Research Commission may direct its interim joint subcommittee of
appropriate jurisdiction to perform or oversee the performance of the <br>responsibilities assigned to the Commission by this section.
Effective: April 13, 1992 <br>History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 430, sec. 7, effective April 13, 1992.
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