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NV SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ira Hansen

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Creates a 7-member Independent Redistricting Commission to draw State Senate, Assembly, and U.S. House districts beginning in 2031, replacing the Legislature's current redistricting authority

  • Four commissioners appointed by legislative leaders (Senate Majority/Minority Leaders, Speaker, Assembly Minority Leader); three additional commissioners appointed by those four must not be affiliated with the two largest political parties for at least 4 years

  • Commissioners prohibited from being lobbyists, candidates, elected officials, political party officers, paid political consultants, most state employees, or related to such persons within 4 years of appointment

  • Redistricting plans must comply with federal law, ensure equal population, protect minority voting rights, not unduly advantage any political party, respect communities of interest, and promote competitive districts where practicable

  • Final plans require at least 5 votes including one commissioner each from the largest party, second-largest party, and a non-major-party commissioner; must pass two consecutive legislative sessions and voter approval to take effect

Legislative Description

Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to create an independent redistricting commission. (BDR C-748)

Last Action

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Legislative Operations and Elections2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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