Maryland SB2102 establishes an independent Redistricting Commission to draw legislative and congressional district boundaries.

Maryland SB2102 creates the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission, an independent body tasked with drawing legislative and congressional district boundaries. The Commission consists of 14 members appointed by various state officials and leaders, aiming for geographical, racial, and gender representation. The Commission must adopt plans for legislative and congressional districts following the decennial census, ensuring districts are contiguous, compact, and reflect communities of interest.

Maryland SB2102 establishes an independent Redistricting Commission to draw legislative and congressional district boundaries.

Maryland SB2102 creates the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission, an independent body tasked with drawing legislative and congressional district boundaries. The Commission consists of 14 members appointed by various state officials and leaders, aiming for geographical, racial, and gender representation. The Commission must adopt plans for legislative and congressional districts following the decennial census, ensuring districts are contiguous, compact, and reflect communities of interest.