Vermont § 1901 - Purpose
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1901 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1901. Purpose
- (a) The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that the Equal Protection Clause
of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires all state legislative bodies to be apportioned in such manner as to achieve
substantially equal weighting of the votes of all voters in the choice of legislators. (b) To comply with such requirement it will be necessary to reapportion the House of Representatives
and the Senate at periodic intervals, so that changes may be recognized in legislative
apportionment. (c) It is the purpose of this chapter to achieve such reapportionment in an orderly and
impartial manner. (Added 1965, No. 97, § 1; amended 2019, No. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2021; 2019, No. 67, § 3.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1901
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1901 cover?
Section 1901 ("Purpose") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1901?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1901" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 1901 apply to my situation?
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