FL S1640

Creates an independent commission on legislative apportionment and congressional redistricting consisting of nine members: one each appointed by the Senate President, House Speaker, Senate Minority Leader, and House Minority Leader, plus five appointed by the Governor

Governor's five appointees must include one registered Republican, one registered Democrat, and three members registered with a minor party or no party affiliation; all members must have been Florida residents and registered with their party for at least 5 years

Commission members must be appointed before January 1, 2021 (and each decennial period thereafter), with the first meeting before March 1; completed plans must be transmitted to the Legislature before January 1, 2022

Requires the commission to conduct public hearings before and after drawing draft maps, maintain a website for public submissions, and accept input via mail, telephone, and facsimile; office must be located in Orange County

Makes it a third-degree felony for any person not on the commission to influence or attempt to influence commission members or employees to alter redistricting plans outside of prescribed public processes