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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting commission in Arizona, known as the "Fair And Independent Redistricting (F.A.I.R.) Commission Act of 2026," to draw congressional and state legislative district boundaries. The commission will consist of nine members, with no more than three from the same political party, and specific residency requirements across the state's most populous counties to ensure diverse representation. Members must be registered Arizona voters for at least three years, committed to impartiality, and have no recent political office holding, party official roles, or lobbyist experience. The commission on appellate court appointments will nominate candidates, and appointments will be made by legislative leaders, aiming for political balance. The commission will establish districts based on population equality, geographic compactness, contiguity, communities of interest, and visible geographic features, while excluding party registration and voting history data from the initial mapping process. Draft maps will be released for public comment before finalization, and the commission will have standing in legal actions concerning redistricting and resource adequacy. The resolution also outlines funding, procurement authority, and rules for member removal and vacancies.

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