Memo in Support of S1614B (6/4/2010)
This bill eliminates the existing reapportionment and redistricting commission and replaces it with an independent commission. The new commission’s members would be appointed by the legislative leaders from a pool of candidates selected by a nominations committee. The bill also sets standards for the drawing of the new district lines.
Memo in Opposition to S7881A and S7882A (6/2/2010)
These bills eliminate the existing reapportionment and redistricting commission and replace it with a commission still controlled by the legislature, either through their own service or directly chosen appointments.