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IN SJR0011
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Article 4, Section 5 of the Indiana Constitution to allow the General Assembly to establish a commission for redistricting congressional and legislative districts.
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Retains the General Assembly's existing authority to directly draw districts based on federal decennial census data and population in each district.
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Allows the General Assembly to delegate redistricting to a commission if it chooses to do so, with the General Assembly retaining the power to set the total number of Senators and Representatives.
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Requires that all districts drawn, whether by the General Assembly or a commission, have contiguous territory and follow criteria established by law.
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Must be agreed to by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratified by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect.
Legislative Description
Provides that the general assembly may establish a commission to draw congressional and legislative districts. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.