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Rep. Collins proposes nine-member citizen commission for redistricting
Summary
Representative Andrew Collins introduced HJR 1001 to place federal and state redistricting with a nine-member citizen commission, setting eligibility, selection procedures and criteria intended to limit partisan gerrymandering; supporters called for transparency and greater citizen participation.
Representative Andrew Collins introduced House Joint Resolution 1001 to create a nine-member citizen redistricting commission responsible for drawing both federal and state legislative maps. Collins said the measure is intended to “take politics as far as possible out of the redistricting process,” and described a selection process meant to exclude public officials, party officials, lobbyists and their relatives.
The resolution would direct the secretary of state to advertise for applicants and have a panel…
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