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February 22, 2012 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission met today (agenda, video). The LRC's next meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 1 p.m.

February 8, 2012 - Judge R. Barclay Surrick of the United States District Court issued an order and an opinion.

Senator Dominic Pileggi, Representative Mike Turzai, and Louis B. Kupperman filed an Opposition to Motion to Intervene in federal court.

February 7, 2012 - Senator Dominic Pileggi, Representative Mike Turzai, and Louis B. Kupperman filed a Reply in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in federal court.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court extended Judge Stephen J. McEwen Jr.'s term as chair of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.

February 6, 2012 - The following documents have been filed in the federal court case related to General Assembly redistricting:

• Garcia, Quiles, Rivera Matias: Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and for Convening of a Three-Judge Panel
• Costa and Dermody: Motion to Intervene, Intervenors' Motion to Dismiss, Brief in Opposition to Temporary Restraining Order

February 3, 2012 - The Supreme Court has issued a majority opinion in the case regarding General Assembly redistricting. Separate opinions were issued by Justice Eakin, Justice Orie Melvin, and Justice Saylor.

Senator Dominic Pileggi, Representative Mike Turzai, and Louis B. Kupperman filed a complaint in federal court.   (Related: Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Temporary Restraining Order Document.) A hearing has been scheduled for Monday, February 6, at 10 a.m.

February 2, 2012 - Joe Garcia, Fernando Quiles and Dalia Rivera Matias have filed a complaint in federal court.

January 30, 2012 - Speaker of the House Sam Smith has filed a civil complaint in federal court.

January 25, 2012 - The Supreme Court has remanded the General Assembly redistricting plan to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission. A dissent was also filed.

The following document was filed with the Supreme Court:

• Commission's Opposition to Costa Application to Supplement Petition

January 24, 2012 - The following documents were filed with the Supreme Court today:

• Zayas - Brief
• Costa - Application to Supplement Petition

January 23, 2012 - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments today regarding the Legislative Reapportionment Commission's final plan: 

• Part 1 (2:36, WMV file)
• Part 2 (1:03, WMV file)

January 20, 2012 - The following petition for review has been filed with the Supreme Court:

• Zayas

January 19, 2012 - The following document has been filed with the Supreme Court:

• Costa et al - Motion to Strike Preliminary Objection

January 18, 2012 - The following documents were filed with the Supreme Court today on behalf of the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission:

• Commission's Brief
• Appendix to Commission's Brief (Part 1, Part 2)
• Opposition to Post-Submission Communication

January 17, 2012 - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has announced that it will allow PCN to televise the January 23 oral arguments live.

The following documents have been filed with the Supreme Court:

• Baylor Amended Petition for Review
• Baylor Motion for Recusal
• Baylor Preliminary Objections

January 13, 2012 - The following briefs were filed with the Supreme Court today:

• Alosi
• Baylor
• Bradley et al
• Coles et al
• Costa et al (Attachments, Appendix: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
• Holt et al (Appendix)
• Kim
• Kortz et al
• Schiffer et al (Attachments 1A, 1B, 2)

The following document was filed with the Supreme Court today:

• Answer to Preliminary Objections (re: Comitta et al, Scoda et al)

January 12, 2012 - The following briefs were filed with the Supreme Court today:

• Comitta et al
• Scoda et al

The Supreme Court has posted the argument list for the oral arguments re: General Assembly redistricting, which are scheduled for January 23.

The following documents were filed today with the Supreme Court on behalf of the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission: 

• Consolidated Answer of Respondent
• Motion to Dismiss (re: Alosi, Baylor)
• Motion to Dismiss (re: Bradley, Coles, Comitta, Costa, Kim, Kortz, Scoda)

January 11, 2012 - Today was the deadline for filing appeals of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission's final plan for General Assembly redistricting. The following 11 appeals have been filed with the Supreme Court:

• Alosi
• Baylor
• Bradley et al
• Coles et al
• Comitta et al
• Costa et al (Exhibits: A, B)
• Holt et al (Exhibits: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)
• Kim
• Kortz et al
• Schiffer et al
• Scoda et al

The Supreme Court has issued this order related to all petitions regarding General Assembly redistricting, addressing the timetable for filing of documents and scheduling oral arguments for Monday, January 23, at 9:30 a.m.

December 22, 2011 - Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 1249 (Congressional redistricting). It is now Act 131 of 2011.

December 20, 2011 - Senate Bill 1249 (Congressional redistricting) was approved by the House. It now awaits Governor Corbett's signature.

• Congressional Districts - Final Shapefiles
• Congressional Districts - Statewide Map
• Congressional Districts - Regional Zooms

December 14, 2011 - Senate Bill 1249 (Congressional redistricting) was approved by the Senate. It now moves to the House for consideration.

December 13, 2011 - Proposed Congressional maps: Statewide, Statewide w/ Municipal Lines, Regional Zooms, Regional Zooms w/ Municipal Lines, Legal Description, Shapefiles. PLEASE NOTE: This information reflects the amendment to Senate Bill 1249 which was adopted by the Senate State Government Committee on December 14, 2011.

December 12, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a meeting to consider the final plan for legislative redistricting. PLEASE NOTE: The Senate portion of the final plan is identical to that described in the December 7, 2011, information below. The map, legal description and other information linked to below is accurate.

December 7, 2011 - Senator Pileggi has posted his proposal for the Senate portion of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission's Final Plan.

• Press Release - Senator Pileggi Posts Proposed Final Plan for Legislative Redistricting
• Senate Districts - Proposed Final Plan (Map)
• Senate Districts - Proposed Final Plan Population Statistics
• Senate Districts - Proposed Final Plan County Information
• Senate Districts - Proposed Final Plan Legal Description
• Senate Districts - Proposed Final Plan Population Deviation (Map)
• Senate Districts - Proposed Final Plan Shapefiles

November 23, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a second public hearing to receive testimony regarding the 2011 Preliminary Reapportionment Plan which was filed with the Department of State on October 31, 2011.
- Part 1
- Part 2

November 18, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the 2011 Preliminary Reapportionment Plan which was filed with the Department of State on October 31, 2011.
- Part 1
- Part 2

On October 31, 2011, the Legislative Reapportionment Commission adopted a Preliminary Plan for General Assembly redistricting. The following PDF documents relate to the Senate portion of the Preliminary Plan.

• Senate Districts - Preliminary Plan - (Map)
• Senate Districts - Preliminary Plan - (Legal Description)
• Senate Districts - Preliminary Plan Population Statistics
• Senate Districts - Population Deviation of 2001 (Current) Districts (Map)
• Senate Districts - Population Deviation of Preliminary Plan (Map)
• Senate Districts - Preliminary Plan County Information

More information about the Preliminary Plan is available at the Legislative Reapportionment Commission's official website. The public comment period for the Preliminary Plan runs through November 30, 2011. Comments regarding the Preliminary Plan can be submitted using the contact form on the Commission's website.

October 31, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a public administrative meeting to consider a Preliminary Plan.
- Part 1
- Part 2

September 14, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a public hearing at Duquesne School of Law in Pittsburgh.
- Part 1
- Part 2

September 14, 2011 - Senate Bill 1249, addressing issues related to congressional redistricting, was introduced and referred to the Senate State Government Committee.

September 7, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a public hearing in Allentown.
- Part 1
- Part 2

August 18, 2011 - Senator Pileggi: First-Ever Pennsylvania Redistricting Website Unveiled

August 17, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held a public meeting to address matters relating to the administrative functions of the Commission.

June 26, 2011 - The House approved SR 148, a concurrent resolution to adopt the population data certified by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission for use in congressional redistricting legislation

June 23, 2011 - The Senate approved SR 148, a concurrent resolution to adopt the population data certified by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission for use in congressional redistricting legislation.

June 14, 2011 - The Senate and House State Government Committees held a joint hearing on Congressional redistricting.

June 9, 2011 - The Senate and House State Government Committees held a joint hearing on Congressional redistricting.

May 12, 2011 - The Senate and House State Government Committees held a joint hearing on Congressional redistricting.

May 11, 2011 - The Legislative Reapportionment Commission held an organizational meeting.

April 19, 2011 - Pennsylvania Supreme Court Appoints Judge McEwen to Chair Legislative Reapportionment Commission

April 4, 2011 - Legislative Reapportionment Commission hearing to consider individuals interested in serving as Commission Chair.
- Part 1
- Part 2

March 23, 2011 - Legislative Reapportionment Commission hearing to consider individuals interested in serving as Commission Chair.

February 18, 2011 - Legislative Leaders Certified as Members of the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission

January 20, 2011 - Legislative Leaders Seek Applicants Interested in Serving as Chair of Reapportionment Commission

December 21, 2010 - Senator Pileggi Comments on Reapportionment Announcement