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House debate on SJR 21 sees failed amendment on nonpartisan redistricting; floor also hears proposal to add reproductive-health language
Summary
Members debated amendments to Senate Joint Resolution 21, a proposed call for a constitutional convention. An amendment to add nonpartisan redistricting failed on a roll call; another amendment to add reproductive-health protections was offered on the floor and debated in personal terms.
The Indiana House took up Senate Joint Resolution 21, a proposal requesting Congress call a constitutional convention, and considered floor amendments that would add topics for such a convention.
Representative Pierce introduced an amendment that would add a requirement for nonpartisan congressional redistricting were a convention to be called. Pierce argued the change would make members of Congress more accountable by removing partisan skew from district maps and urged adoption.
Opponents said SJR 21 should remain a single-topic resolution to make it easier to gain passage in…
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