Establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission and a Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel.
The bill establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission to draw congressional and legislative districts following a decennial census. It also creates a Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel to screen applicants for the commission. The commission must hold public hearings, consider public input, and adopt redistricting plans that adhere to specific principles, such as minimizing the division of political subdivisions and respecting natural geographic boundaries. The commission consists of 15 members, selected to reflect the state's diversity.
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