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Republic Act No. 11395: Santa Rosa Lone Legislative District Creation

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Title Supreme Court: Santa Rosa Lone Legislative District Creation

Law: Republic Act No. 11395

Decision Date: Aug 22, 2019

Republic Act No. 11395 separates the City of Santa Rosa from the First Legislative District of the Province of Laguna, establishing it as a lone legislative district, with the incumbent representative continuing to serve until a new representative is elected and qualified, and the Commission on Elections given 60 days to create guidelines for the election process, while repealing any inconsistent laws, and the Act taking effect 15 days after publication.

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Representation During Transition

The incumbent Representative of Laguna's First Legislative District continues to represent that district until a new Representative for Santa Rosa's Lone Legislative District is elected and qualified.

Rules and Regulations for Implementation

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) must issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the law.
This must be done within sixty (60) days from the law's effectivity.

Repealing and Modifying Existing Laws

Section 59 of Republic Act No. 9264, the Charter of the City of Santa Rosa, and any other inconsistent laws, rules, or regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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