Bill > HB4108

This bill mandates increased public participation and transparency in West Virginia's process of drawing new districts for its congressional representatives and state legislators, a process known as apportionment, which is typically done every ten years based on the federal census. Specifically, before proposing any new district maps, the Legislature must hold at least 10 public hearings across the state to inform the public and gather input, and after plans are proposed but before they are adopted, at least five more public hearings must be held, with some potentially using videoconferencing to allow for broader participation. The bill also requires that proposed plans, including census data, maps, and legal descriptions, be made easily accessible to the public electronically at least three days before hearings, and that written public submissions of redistricting plans be accepted and considered as public records. Furthermore, before voting on any final reapportionment plan, both the House of Delegates and the Senate must provide public notice and allow at least 15 days for public comment.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4108&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill