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PA HB31
PA HB31A Joint Resolution proposing integrated and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to Legislative Reapportionment Commission and providing for Independent Redistricting Commission and for redistricting criteria.
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Introduced
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing integrated and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to Legislative Reapportionment Commission and providing for Independent Redistricting Commission and for redistricting criteria.
AI Summary
This bill proposes constitutional amendments to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to replace the current Legislative Reapportionment Commission, creating a comprehensive and transparent process for drawing legislative and congressional district maps. The new commission would consist of 11 members: four registered with the largest political party, four with the second-largest party, and three unaffiliated or from minor parties. Strict eligibility requirements would prevent political insiders from serving, including provisions that bar recent candidates, elected officials, party operatives, and lobbyists from appointment. The commission would be required to hold multiple public hearings, use advanced technology for public engagement, and follow specific redistricting criteria that prioritize voting rights, racial representation, and partisan fairness. Key provisions include a random selection process for initial commissioners, detailed public disclosure requirements, and a complex voting procedure for finalizing maps if the commission reaches an impasse. The bill also establishes that incarcerated individuals should be counted at their last known residence for redistricting purposes and mandates that the commission reflect Pennsylvania's demographic diversity. The commission would be funded with at least $11.5 million and would have legal standing to defend its plans, with final district maps having the force of law until the next redistricting cycle.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (57)
Steve Samuelson (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Amen Brown (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Andre Carroll (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Paul Friel (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hogan (R),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Brandon Markosek (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Brian Munroe (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Greg Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joe Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 04/15/2025)
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