NC S673

Establishes a 15-member North Carolina Citizens Redistricting Commission effective 2020, with membership divided equally among the two major political parties and unaffiliated voters to replace General Assembly control of redistricting.

Requires commission to adopt redistricting plans for state Senate, House, and U.S. House districts by October 1 following each decennial census, prioritizing one person-one vote, federal law compliance, contiguity, compactness, and electoral impartiality.

Sets strict eligibility criteria excluding relatives of current legislators, political appointees, party officials, lobbyists, and those who contributed more than $2,000 to candidates or previously held political office.

Requires minimum 20 public hearings across the state with 14 days' notice before voting, public access to demographic data and mapping software, and written responses to all substantive public comments.

Establishes an expedited 160-day timeline for plan adoption starting from census data receipt, with appointment of a special master to complete plans if the commission fails to reach agreement by a 9-member majority vote.