SJR 6 Nevada Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Apr 12, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
From printer. Resolution read. To committee.
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections.
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Ira Hansen
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