ND SCR4009

Requests the Legislative Management to study the formation of an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission for redrawing North Dakota's legislative district boundaries every 10 years

Cites the U.S. Supreme Court's 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision establishing the one person, one vote principle as foundation for fair redistricting processes

Notes that 23 states have established nonlegislative, nonpartisan redistricting commissions either primarily responsible for or serving in an advisory capacity for redistricting

Identifies gerrymandering as a problem throughout the country and North Dakota where district boundaries are drawn to provide political advantage to one party

Requires the Legislative Management to report its findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Sixty-sixth Legislative Assembly