2024 House Joint Resolution L

Legislature: apportionment; independent citizens redistricting commission; abolish.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article IV, sections 1, 2, and 4 of article V, and sections 1 and 4 of article VI; adding sections 6a and 6b to article IV; and repealing section 6 of article IV, to abolish the independent citizens redistricting commission and provide for redistricting by the legislature.

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The amendment abolishes the independent citizens redistricting commission and assigns redistricting responsibilities to the state legislature, requiring a two-thirds majority vote and adherence to specific guidelines, with the Supreme Court overseeing compliance.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 18, 2024

Introduced by Reps. Greg Markkanen (R-110) and David Prestin (R-108)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations