Constitution amendment proposal to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission

Minnesota Senate Bill 3070 proposes a constitutional amendment to replace the legislature's role in redrawing congressional and state legislative districts with an Independent Redistricting Commission. The commission, established by December 2031 (and after each federal census), would consist of 15 members: five supporting each of the two major political parties and five nonpartisan members. This commission would be responsible for creating district boundaries, directly affecting all Minnesota voters by determining their congressional and state legislative districts. The bill also includes provisions to prevent conflicts of interest (e.g., barring current officials from serving on the commission) and extends a one-year lobbying ban for legislators after their service ends.