MS HB133

Establishes the "State of Mississippi Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Act" to create a new framework for congressional and legislative redistricting following each decennial federal census.

Creates a Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission with five members (four appointed by legislative leaders and one chairperson selected by those four) to review redistricting plans and conduct at least three public hearings in different geographic regions before plans are delivered to the Legislature.

Requires the Legislative Services Office to prepare and deliver redistricting bills to the Legislature by December 31 of years ending in one, with committees reporting recommendations within 45 days of the legislative session.

Establishes specific redistricting standards including population equality (no more than 1% variance for congressional districts, 5% for state legislative districts), contiguity, compactness, and prohibition on using incumbent addresses, voter political affiliations, or previous election results in drawing districts.

Repeals existing provisions for the Standing Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment and the Standing Joint Congressional Redistricting Committee, effective July 1, 2016.