Concerning congressional redistricting between decennial censuses.
This constitutional amendment would establish a non-partisan commission to redraw Washington's congressional and state legislative districts following each federal census. The commission would consist of five members: four appointed by legislative leaders (with a non-voting chair), all required to be non-partisan and not current elected officials. It mandates districts be population-equal with geographic fairness, prohibits partisan gerrymandering, and requires completion by November 15 after the census - otherwise the Supreme Court would create a plan by April 30. The change directly affects how voting districts are drawn for all state and federal elections in Washington.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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