Enhances transparency in West Virginia's congressional and legislative district apportionment process.

The bill mandates the West Virginia Legislature to hold public hearings to gather input on redistricting plans. It requires at least 10 hearings before proposing a plan and at least five more after proposing but before adopting a plan. The Legislature must provide public notice and make proposed plans accessible electronically. It also allows for public submissions of proposed plans and requires at least 15 days of public comment before voting on a plan.

Enhances transparency in West Virginia's congressional and legislative district apportionment process.

The bill mandates the West Virginia Legislature to hold public hearings to gather input on redistricting plans. It requires at least 10 hearings before proposing a plan and at least five more after proposing but before adopting a plan. The Legislature must provide public notice and make proposed plans accessible electronically. It also allows for public submissions of proposed plans and requires at least 15 days of public comment before voting on a plan.