INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, CA

This bill (SJR 9) proposes amending New Mexico's constitution to create an independent commission that would redraw state legislative district boundaries after each federal census. The commission would consist of nine members: three each from the two largest political parties and three unaffiliated members reflecting New Mexico's demographics. It would be required to follow non-dilution rules for minority voting rights and explicitly cannot consider incumbents' addresses or party voting history when drawing districts. If approved by voters, this commission would replace the legislature in creating redistricting plans, aiming to reduce partisan influence in the process.