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1 Remarks of Yurij Rudensky, Redistricting Counsel, Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, January 28, 2020 1 (2020)

handle is hein.brennan/rmksyij0001 and id is 1 raw text is: BRENNAN CENTER F UTCE Remarks of Yurij Rudensky, Redistricting Counsel, Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law January 28, 2020 The Brennan Center for Justice appreciates the opportunity to testify in support of House Bill 1665, which would create an advisory commission that would draw maps subject to the General Court's approval and establish clear guidelines for redistricting in New H amp shire.' The Brennan Center is a non-partisan law and policy institute that works to improve our nation's systems of democracy and justice. Redistricting reform has long been an integral part of this mission. Over the years, we have partnered with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and grassroots advocates to promote independent, community driven, and transparent redistricting. This is not the first time this committee has considered an advisory commission model for redistricting for New Hampshire. This is also not our first time appearing in support. Aprevious bill substantially similar to HB 1665 passed the New Hampshire General Court with broad bipartisan support in 2019. That passage came for good reason-this is a smart, common-sense bill that will restore the public's faith in government. We urge the committee to pass HB 1665. When it comes to redistricting, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The Brennan Center has studied what has, and has not, worked across the 50 states and developed a set of core principles that has proven to be effective in drawing fair maps: independence, compromise, adherence to clear mapdrawing criteria, public accountability, and transparency. Since the Brennan Center last appeared before this committee, we have produced a guide to designing redistricting commissions and model language to put these values into action.2 The purpose was to give lawmakers a blueprint for effective redistricting reform. 1 The views expressed in this testimony are made on behalf of the Brennan Center for Justice and not New York University School of Law. 2 Yurij Rudensky and Annie Lo, A Better Way to Draw Districts, Brennan Center for Justice, 2019, http_.'.1, V .. :L/ e a cen(ter orp/ oII r-work/ Policy-solu tion s/ better-wa-dyw- s _ Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law 120 Broadway, Suite 1750 NewYork, NY10271

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