HCR 2028 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to increase Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission from 5 to 9 members, with no more than 3 members from the same political party.

• Changes appointment process: expands from 4 legislative leaders making appointments to 6 leaders (adds second appointment slots for house and senate majority and minority leaders), with reduced decision time from 7 days to 3 days.

• Increases candidate nomination pool from 25 to 30 nominees (10 from each major party, 10 unaffiliated), and requires commission to select 3 additional independent members instead of 1 fifth member as chair.

• Adjusts quorum and voting requirements from 3 to 5 commissioners needed for quorum, and 3 or more to 5 or more affirmative votes required for official actions.

• Requires voter approval through general election and makes various technical corrections to modernize language in existing redistricting provisions.