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Model Legislation for
Independent Redistricting
Colnm issions PUBLSHED DECEMBER 12,2019
The Brennan Center's proposal for independent redistricting commissions
promotes independence, inclusivity, and transparency in the map-drawing process.
Section I - Independent Redistricting Commission
A. An Independent Redistricting Commission (Commission) shall draw [all state and federal electoral district
maps].
B. The Commission shall be convened no later than [relevant deadline]. The Commission shall:
1. Conduct an open and transparent process enabling full public consideration of and comment on the drawing of
district maps and on proposed maps under consideration by the Commission;
2. Draw district maps according to the redistricting criteria specified in this article; and
3. Conduct itself with integrity and fairness.
C. Commission composition.
1. The Commission shall consist of fifteen commissioners:
a. Five commissioners who are [affiliated] with the largest political party in the State;
b. Five commissioners who are [affiliated] with the second-largest political party in the State; and
c. Five commissioners who are [affiliated] with neither the largest nor second-largest political party in the State.
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