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This bill proposes a comprehensive reform of Minnesota's redistricting process by establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission and creating detailed guidelines for drawing legislative and congressional districts. The bill would amend the Minnesota Constitution to create a 15-member commission with five members from each of the two largest political parties and five members not affiliated with either party. Members would be selected through a rigorous screening process designed to ensure diversity and impartiality. The commission would be responsible for drawing district boundaries following strict principles that prioritize population equality, minority representation, preservation of communities of interest, and partisan fairness. Key provisions include prohibiting districts drawn to favor specific candidates or parties, requiring districts to be compact and contiguous, and mandating that the overall partisan composition of districts closely reflect statewide voting patterns. The bill also includes provisions restricting legislators from becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office, modifying legislative session rules, and allowing the lieutenant governor and secretary of state to cast tie-breaking votes in their respective chambers. If ratified, the changes would take effect for the 2030 redistricting cycle, with a constitutional amendment to be voted on in the 2026 general election.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3270&ssn=0&y=2025