Increasing transparency in the apportionment process for congressional and legislative districts

HB 2415 requires West Virginia's Legislature to hold at least 10 public hearings statewide before proposing new congressional and legislative district maps, followed by at least 5 additional hearings after proposals are made but before final adoption. The bill mandates that all proposed maps and census data must be made publicly available online at least 3 days before hearings, and requires a 15-day public comment period before any map is voted on. This applies directly to all West Virginia voters and lawmakers involved in redistricting, ensuring greater public access to the process. The bill aims to increase transparency by standardizing public input opportunities and requiring electronic accessibility of all redistricting materials.