Committee reports temporary redistricting exception to allow mid-decade congressional changes in extraordinary circumstances

Delegate Willard presented HDR4 (HJ4), a proposed constitutional amendment creating a narrow, temporary exception allowing the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts between regular decennial reapportionments under extraordinary circumstances (for example, if another state redraws mid-decade or a court order requires adjustment). The sponsor emphasized the amendment would expire in 2030, would not eliminate the Virginia Redistricting Commission, and would not allow changes to state legislative lines.