OH HB644

Amends section 101.30 to clarify that legislative documents related to redistricting are subject to disclosure requirements similar to other legislative matters, with exceptions for confidential communications

Creates the Legislative Task Force on Redistricting and Demographic Research consisting of six members appointed by the president of the senate and speaker of the house, with bipartisan composition requirements

Requires the Ohio Redistricting Commission to hold weekly public hearings, issue weekly written progress reports signed by both co-chairpersons, and maintain a process for receiving real-time public comments on draft redistricting plans

Mandates the General Assembly provide weekly public hearings and progress reports on congressional redistricting work, with reports including copies of all draft plans shared among members

Makes all redistricting records kept by commission members, task force members, and General Assembly members public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code, with enforcement through mandamus actions