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MA S13
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting commission in Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
- The commission would be responsible for drawing congressional, state representative, state senatorial, and governor's council districts every 10 years following the federal census.
- The commission would be composed of members appointed by the governor, attorney general, and secretary of the commonwealth, as well as nominees from the legislative leaders.
- The commission must draw districts that are contiguous, equal in population, and comply with federal requirements, without consideration of partisan factors or dilution of minority voting strength.
- The commission's preliminary and final redistricting plans would undergo public review and a legislative approval process before becoming law.
- The state supreme court would have original jurisdiction to hear legal challenges to the redistricting maps.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S13 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S13.pdf |
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