COUNTY REDISTRICTING ACT

HB 121, the "County Redistricting Act," requires New Mexico counties to establish independent redistricting commissions to create single-member district maps for county commission elections. Each commission must include members representing the two largest political parties, non-partisan members, and a chair, with strict qualifications to avoid conflicts of interest. The bill mandates public input through multiple meetings, transparent record-keeping, and adherence to federal voting laws, with the first maps due by 2031. It directly affects all Class A counties and their residents by changing how local election districts are drawn.