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HJRCA 1
Overview: Bill Number: HJRCA 1, Title: CON-AMEND-LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, Status: Referred to Rules Committee, Introduced: December 11, 2024, Classification: constitutional amendmentP
Overview: Bill Number: HJRCA 1, Title: CON-AMEND-LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, Status: Referred to Rules Committee, Introduced: December 11, 2024, Classification: constitutional amendment
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this proposed constitutional amendment is to change the process for drawing legislative district boundaries in the state. Currently, the state legislature is responsible for redistricting after each decennial census. This amendment would transfer that authority to an independent redistricting commission, with the goal of reducing partisan gerrymandering and creating more competitive districts.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a 7-member independent redistricting commission to be responsible for drawing legislative district boundaries
- Requires the commission members to be selected in a nonpartisan manner, with no more than 3 members from any one political party
- Mandates that the commission use specific criteria when drawing district lines, such as compactness, contiguity, and respect for communities of interest
- Prohibits the commission from considering partisan data or incumbent addresses when drafting the new district maps
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- All voters in the state would be affected by the new redistricting process, as it could lead to changes in the composition of their legislative districts
- Elected officials and political parties may see their influence over the redistricting process reduced
- Nonpartisan good government groups and advocates for fair districts are likely to support the amendment
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This constitutional amendment has been referred to the Rules Committee in the state legislature
- If it passes the legislature, it would then need to be approved by voters in a statewide referendum
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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