California urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring all states to adopt nonpartisan, independent redistricting commissions.

California AJR21 urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring all states to adopt nonpartisan, independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional and legislative district lines. The resolution highlights the negative effects of partisan gerrymandering and the benefits of nonpartisan commissions, including increased fairness and public trust. The amendment would establish minimum standards for commission independence, transparency, public input, and protection against racial or partisan bias in map-drawing.

California urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring all states to adopt nonpartisan, independent redistricting commissions.

California AJR21 urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring all states to adopt nonpartisan, independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional and legislative district lines. The resolution highlights the negative effects of partisan gerrymandering and the benefits of nonpartisan commissions, including increased fairness and public trust. The amendment would establish minimum standards for commission independence, transparency, public input, and protection against racial or partisan bias in map-drawing.