FL S1370

Creates an independent commission on legislative apportionment and congressional redistricting consisting of 9 members appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, with 5 Governor-appointed members including Republicans, Democrats, and members of minor parties or unaffiliated voters.

Requires commission members to be registered Florida electors who have resided in the state for at least 5 years and maintained their political party registration or lack thereof for at least 5 years; members cannot hold elected office while serving.

Directs the commission to conduct public hearings before and after drawing redistricting maps, maintain a website for public input, and accept submissions by mail, telephone, and facsimile; establishes the commission's office in Orange County.

Requires the commission to submit approved redistricting and reapportionment plans to the Legislature before January 1 of each decennial period beginning in 2022 for legislative consideration.

Makes it a third-degree felony for anyone outside the commission to attempt to influence commission members or employees to alter plans, except through the prescribed public input processes; subjects commission members and employees to public records and public meeting requirements.