HB 7069 Summary

• Amends section 124.01 to prohibit county commissioners' districts from being drawn with intent to favor or disfavor candidates or incumbents based on residential address, with district changes allowed only in odd-numbered years.

• Creates section 166.0321 requiring municipalities to fix district boundaries to keep them nearly equal in population, with changes only in odd-numbered years and prohibition on favoring or disfavoring candidates based on residential address.

• Amends section 1001.36 to restrict district school board member residence area changes to odd-numbered years only and prohibits drawing residence areas with intent to favor or disfavor candidates or incumbents based on residential address.

• Voids any ordinances or resolutions enacted or adopted by counties, municipalities, or school boards on or after July 1, 2023 that conflict with these redistricting restrictions.

• Takes effect July 1, 2023.