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NC H92

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Stam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a five-member Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission to oversee the redistricting process following the 2020 federal census and each subsequent decennial census.

  • Commission members are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senate minority leader, Speaker of the House, and House minority leader, with a fifth chair member selected by the four appointees requiring at least three votes.

  • Prohibits commission members from holding public or political party office, being relatives of legislators or congressional members, or being employed by the General Assembly or Congress.

  • Requires legislative and congressional districts to be established on population basis, with state senate and house districts within 5% of ideal population and congressional districts within 0.1% of ideal population.

  • Mandates districts be contiguous, reasonably compact, and prohibits their design based on political party affiliation, incumbent protection, or dilution of minority voting strength except as required by law.

Legislative Description

Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Elections, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Elections2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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