MA S11

Bill

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission

Introduced
01/24/2017

In Committee
01/24/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. The key provisions include: creating a 9-member commission appointed by the governor, attorney general, and secretary of the commonwealth, with members selected based on their expertise and diversity; requiring the commission to draw congressional, state legislative, and other districts in a non-partisan manner, prioritizing criteria like maintaining municipal boundaries and communities of interest; mandating public hearings and allowing public input on proposed maps; and providing for judicial review of the commission's work. The bill aims to remove partisan considerations from the redistricting process and ensure districts are drawn fairly.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Jamie Eldridge (D)*, Eric Lesser (D), Denise Provost (D),

Last Action

No further action (on 12/31/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S11

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S11
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S11.pdf

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