REDISTRICTING TASK FORCE

Senate Memorial 7, introduced by Senator Natalie Figueroa, requests the New Mexico Legislative Council to create a 13-15 member redistricting task force to improve the state’s redistricting process. The task force must include diverse representation - four legislators, political party chairs, and public members reflecting New Mexico’s demographics, with specific requirements for tribal representation and non-partisan members - to study past issues like court costs ($9M), lack of diversity in past committees, and non-binding maps. It will examine other states’ approaches and propose concrete changes, including potential legislation, by December 2027. This memorial does not change current law but aims to enhance public input and fairness in redrawing voting districts.