NJ SCR72

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Apportionment Commission to establish legislative districts that promote competition between the two major political parties when redrawing boundaries after each decennial census.

Defines a "competitive district" as one where no political party is favored to win by more than 10 percentage points, using vote totals from the last two gubernatorial elections as a proxy for estimating future results.

Establishes the goal that the party receiving the majority of statewide votes for each legislative house should win the majority of seats in that house.

Grants any registered voter standing to challenge district maps before the New Jersey Supreme Court if they can demonstrate more competitive districts are possible while complying with constitutional principles.

Requires new districts under these provisions to be established in the next odd-numbered year after voter approval, with subsequent redistricting occurring at standard 10-year intervals.