Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to create an independent redistricting commission. (BDR C-748)
SJR 6 proposes amending the Nevada Constitution to replace the Legislature's current role in redistricting with an Independent Redistricting Commission. The Commission, composed of seven members (four appointed by legislative leaders and three selected from non-partisan voters), would draw state Senate, Assembly, and congressional districts starting in 2031, following strict criteria like equal population, geographic contiguity, and avoiding racial or partisan discrimination. This change would directly affect Nevada voters and legislators by removing the Legislature from redistricting decisions and requiring voter approval for the constitutional amendment to take effect. The bill specifies that districts must reflect communities of interest, avoid dividing neighborhoods, and maintain political competitiveness where possible.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Apr 12, 2025
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
From printer.
Resolution read. To committee.
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ira Hansen
RRepublican
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