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MA S16
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission
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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 legislative amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. The commission would be responsible for drawing the state's congressional and legislative district boundaries, rather than the legislature. The purpose of the amendment is to create a more impartial and transparent process for redistricting, which is the process of redrawing district lines after each decennial census.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on file, in concurrence (on 05/06/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S16 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S16.pdf |
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