Early 2001: 2000 Census data was released.
June 1, 2001: The governor formed a redistricting advisory committee.
June to September 2001: The committee held 12 public meetings in which the public voiced
opinions on how to redraw the districts for state legislators.
Dec. 21, 2001: A public hearing was held to discuss the committee's first draft of the 47 legislative districts.
Jan. 9, 2002: The governor submitted his final legislative plan on the first day of the legislative session.
Feb. 23, 2002: As dictated in the Maryland constitution, the governor's state legislative plan became law after the 45th day of Maryland's legislative session.
* Congressional maps have no constitutional
deadline. In
fact, congressional districting is not even mentioned in the Maryland
constitution. The final congressional plan was signed into law by Gov. Parris
Glendening on May 6. (Source: Information on Redistricting in Maryland)
--Maha Ezzeddine, Maryland Newsline producer
Published May 9, 2002
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