5.005 Actions to challenge constitutionality of legislative districts -- Parties

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5.005 Actions to challenge constitutionality of legislative districts -- Parties.

(1) An action challenging the constitutionality of any legislative district created by this

chapter shall be brought in the Circuit Court of the county where the plaintiff

resides.

(2) The Secretary of State shall be named as a defendant in any action challenging the

constitutionality of any legislative district created by this chapter.

(3) The Legislative Research Commission may intervene as a matter of right in any

action challenging the constitutionality of any legislative district created by this

chapter.

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