Chapter 151a. State Voting Rights Act
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9-368iDefinitions. Construction of certain words and phrases.9-368jProhibition against impairment of right to vote for protected class members. Prohibition against impairment of ability or opportunity to participate in political process as a result of vote dilution of protected class members. Judicial considerations in actions filed by aggrieved party. Court orders of appropriate remedies. Notification letter to municipality. Proposed remedy and approval or disapproval by Secretary.9-368kState-wide database. Office of the Secretary to manage. Data, information and estimates to be maintained. Rebuttable presumption that data, information and estimates are valid.9-368lLanguage assistance in voting and elections to be provided in municipalities. Regulations. Filing of court actions by aggrieved parties.9-368mPreclearance of covered policies enacted or implemented by covered jurisdictions. Determination of covered jurisdictions. Grant or denial of preclearance by Secretary or Superior Court.9-368nProhibition against intimidations, deception or obstruction that interferes with right to vote. Filing of court action by aggrieved party.9-368oConstruction of laws in favor of protecting voting rights.9-368pPowers and duties of State Elections Enforcement Commission and of Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities not affected.9-368qAwarding of attorney's fees and litigation costs.