MN HF4593

Proposes constitutional amendment (Article 1) to replace legislature-drawn redistricting with an independent 15-member citizens' redistricting commission effective 2030, composed of 5 members from largest party, 5 from second-largest party, and 5 unaffiliated members.

Establishes backup Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission (Article 3) with 15 members selected through legislative and lottery process, which submits plans to legislature for approval if constitutional amendment fails ratification.

Sets detailed redistricting principles including population equality, minority representation protections, community of interest preservation, partisan fairness standards, and contiguity/compactness requirements for both congressional and legislative districts.

Requires extensive public participation through minimum 24 public hearings statewide, transparent processes, multilingual materials, and accessibility accommodations; prohibits use of voting data and incumbent information in mapmaking.

Appropriates unspecified amounts to Legislative Coordinating Commission for implementation costs; Article 2 effective if amendment ratified, Article 3 effective if amendment fails.