Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 17, 2026
Sponsor: Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D)
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Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
The amendment adds new rules for drawing state legislative and House districts, ranking population equality first and requiring contiguity, compactness, voter fairness, and, where possible, racial coalition districts. It also creates an eight‑member bipartisan commission, with a ninth member added by lottery, to draw maps if the General Assembly does not adopt a plan by June 30 after each census. The plan would take effect for the 2031 redistricting cycle.
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