The bill amends Section 17-14-70 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish new congressional district boundaries under the designation "Livingston Congressional Plan 3-2023," replacing the previous "Pringle Congressional Plan 1." It also removes references to "Act 2021-555" and introduces new language clarifying the amendments made to this section. The new congressional district boundaries will be effective for the General Election in 2024 and will remain in place until the next federal census in 2030. To ensure transparency, the bill mandates that the Legislature post the new map and its boundary descriptions on its public website.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 17-14-70.1, outlining principles for the redistricting process, which include adherence to traditional practices, compliance with federal law, and the preservation of communities of interest, contiguity, and compactness. It specifies that the congressional districting plan must not pair incumbent members of Congress and limits county line splits to no more than six. The bill identifies key communities of interest, such as the Black Belt and Gulf Coast regions, and mandates that the Black Belt be divided into two compact districts. Overall, the bill aims to ensure a fair and transparent redistricting process that reflects Alabama's diverse communities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-14-70
Engrossed: 17-14-70
Enrolled: 17-14-70