The joint resolution proposes an amendment to Section 16 of Article III of the Florida State Constitution, aimed at revising the methods of legislative reapportionment and increasing the number of Senate and House of Representatives districts. It establishes three independent redistricting commissions—one for the Senate, one for the House, and one for congressional districts—to oversee the reapportionment process. Each commission will be composed of members selected through a screening panel that ensures diversity and representation. The amendment outlines the qualifications for commissioners, the process for selecting them, and mandates public hearings to gather input from citizens.
Additionally, the resolution stipulates that the legislature must adopt one of the maps created by the commissions, with an increase in the number of Senate districts from 40 to 60 and House districts from 120 to 180. If the legislature fails to adopt a map, the Supreme Court will select the most compact option from those submitted by the commissions. The amendment also includes provisions for transparency, requiring public access to commission meetings and documentation, and establishes procedures for judicial review of the apportionment process. This resolution will be submitted to voters for approval or rejection in the next general election or a special election authorized by law.