Establishes an independent redistricting commission in Massachusetts to draw district boundaries for congressional, state, and local elections.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting commission in Massachusetts. The commission will draw district boundaries for congressional, state, and local elections. The commission will be composed of members appointed by the governor, attorney general, and secretary of the commonwealth, and will include experts in law, civil rights, and demographics. The commission will hold public hearings, accept public comments, and ensure that district boundaries comply with federal and state laws.
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