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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a Bipartisan Redistricting Commission that would replace the current legislative process of drawing congressional and legislative districts. The commission would consist of eight members (two appointed by each of the four top legislative leaders), with strict eligibility requirements preventing current elected or appointed officials from serving. To adopt a redistricting plan, six members must vote in favor, including at least one member from each appointing authority. The commission would be required to follow specific principles when drawing districts, such as maintaining equal population, ensuring contiguous and compact territories, preserving communities of interest, and avoiding the dilution of minority voting strength. The Supreme Court would have exclusive jurisdiction to review any challenges to the redistricting plans, with the ability to order corrections or draw districts itself if necessary. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters in the 2026 state general election, and if approved, would take effect for the 2030 redistricting cycle. The bill also includes detailed statutory provisions for the commission's operation, including ethics rules, public meeting requirements, and technical review procedures.

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