Official Text and Analysis.

Makes the act applicable only to cities or towns over 30,000 and counties, and no other subdivisions. (2) Includes additional factors courts must consider in determining whether there is a violation of the act. (3) Provides for attorneys' fees to any prevailing party in any action filed under this act. (4) Requires a twelve-month waiting period after notice to a subdivision before an action can be filed in court. (5) Provides a two-year prohibition on any action filed in court under this act after a claim has failed against the subdivision under the federal Voting Rights Act.

Creates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. Creates a cause of action and authorizes courts to order appropriate remedies for a violation of the act, including redistricting within a political subdivision. Authorizes local governments to change their election system to remedy violations of the act.

Creates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. ? Creates a cause of action and authorizes courts to order appropriate remedies for a violation of the act, including redistricting within a political subdivision. ? Authorizes local governments to change their election system to remedy violations of the act.