HB 4167
Relating generally to initiating a West Virginia legislative redistricting commission.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an independent citizen redistricting commission in West Virginia to draw legislative district maps. The commission will be composed of 13 randomly selected commissioners, meeting specific eligibility requirements and operating under established guidelines. The commission’s process includes public hearings, data-driven planning, and adherence to criteria such as equal population, compactness, and community representation. The Supreme Court of Appeals will have original jurisdiction over the commission to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
Key provisions
- Establishes an independent citizen redistricting commission with 13 commissioners.
- Defines eligibility requirements for commissioners, including restrictions on prior partisan office or party affiliation.
- Creates a process for selecting commissioners through a lottery system overseen by the Secretary of State.
- Outlines the commission’s responsibilities, including holding public hearings and soliciting public comments.
- Requires the commission to adopt redistricting plans that comply with constitutional and legal requirements.
- Grants the Supreme Court of Appeals original jurisdiction to review and potentially remand redistricting plans.
- Allocates funding for the commission’s operations, including staff, consultants, and legal services.
- Specifies a timeline for the commission’s activities, including application deadlines, commissioner selection, and plan adoption.
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Kump
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