Establishes an independent citizen redistricting commission in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB4167 establishes an independent citizen redistricting commission to create a redistricting plan for state legislative districts. The commission consists of 13 members, selected by the Secretary of State from applicants who meet eligibility criteria. The commission must adopt a redistricting plan that meets specific criteria, including equal population, compactness, contiguity, and reflecting the state's diverse population and communities of interest. The commission operates independently, with the Secretary of State serving as secretary without vote.
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