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WV HB2415
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Evan Hansen
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Establishes a minimum 15-day public comment period before the House or Senate can vote to adopt any reapportionment plan
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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