Senate debates H5683, compressed redistricting process and public testimony

May 21, 2026

Senate members spent the session debating H5683, a congressional redistricting bill the House sent over, centering on compressed timelines, limited public notice and whether the body should adopt the House map or amend it; committee chair reported 54 in-person speakers and 300 written submissions.

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The Senate took up H5683, the House-passed congressional redistricting bill, and members spent the day questioning whether the expedited process gave the public and lawmakers adequate opportunity to review maps and testimony.

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