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WV HB2415

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Evan Hansen

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Legislature to hold at least 10 public hearings across the state before proposing any congressional or legislative redistricting plan, with at least two hearings in each congressional district

  • Mandates at least 5 additional public hearings after redistricting plans are proposed but before adoption, with hearings prioritized in areas experiencing the largest population shifts

  • Requires proposed redistricting plans to be made publicly available in electronic format at least 3 days before public hearings, including census data, maps, and legal descriptions

  • Establishes a minimum 15-day public comment period before the House or Senate can vote to adopt any reapportionment plan

  • Allows public participation through videoconferencing at hearings and requires the Legislature to accept written redistricting plan submissions from the public as public records

Legislative Description

Increasing transparency in the apportionment process for congressional and legislative districts

Legislature

Last Action

To House Government Adminstration

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration2/17/2025
Government Organization2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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