Pennsylvania HB1215 establishes an Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission to draw congressional district maps, ensuring fair.

Pennsylvania HB1215 creates the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission to draw congressional district maps. The commission consists of 15 members, selected to reflect the Commonwealth's geographic and demographic diversity. The commission must follow specific criteria, such as ensuring racial and language minorities can elect candidates of their choice. It must hold public hearings and accept public comments. If the commission fails to adopt a final map by October 15, the General Assembly must approve a map. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over legal actions regarding the maps.

Pennsylvania HB1215 establishes an Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission to draw congressional district maps, ensuring fair.

Pennsylvania HB1215 creates the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission to draw congressional district maps. The commission consists of 15 members, selected to reflect the Commonwealth's geographic and demographic diversity. The commission must follow specific criteria, such as ensuring racial and language minorities can elect candidates of their choice. It must hold public hearings and accept public comments. If the commission fails to adopt a final map by October 15, the General Assembly must approve a map. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over legal actions regarding the maps.