HJR 0001 Summary

• Proposes an amendment to Article 4, Section 5 of the Indiana Constitution regarding redistricting procedures.

• Allows the General Assembly to establish a commission by law to draw congressional and legislative districts based on population from the federal decennial census and other criteria.

• If a redistricting commission is established, the General Assembly retains authority to fix the number of Senators and Representatives.

• Requires that territory in each district remain contiguous.

• Amendment requires approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to become effective.