Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor: Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D)
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Referred to Assignments
Apr 28, 2026
Summary
The amendment adds a hierarchy of criteria for drawing state Senate and House districts, emphasizing equal population, race‑neutral voting, and compactness. It also creates an eight‑member bipartisan commission, with a ninth member added by random draw, to step in if the General Assembly misses its redistricting deadline. The changes will take effect for the 2031 redistricting cycle and the 2032 elections.
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