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NM SB15

NM SB15
Redistricting Committee


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/09/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; CREATING A JOINT INTERIM LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill creates a joint interim legislative Redistricting Committee to examine the statutes, constitutional provisions, rules, and court decisions governing redistricting in New Mexico, adopt guidelines for redistricting, conduct public hearings, and recommend appropriate redistricting legislation to the 55th Legislature. The committee will be composed of 16 members, 8 from the House and 8 from the Senate, with proportional representation from the two major political parties. The committee will use data from the 2020 census to develop redistricting plans for congressional and state districts, and it will recommend those plans to a special session of the 55th Legislature called for the purpose of redistricting. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/13/2021)

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