This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to create a Bipartisan Redistricting Commission responsible for establishing congressional and legislative district boundaries after each federal decennial census. The amendment will modify Article IV, Section 3, by removing the legislature's authority to set district boundaries and assigning this responsibility to the newly formed commission. The commission will consist of eight members appointed by the leaders of the largest and second-largest political party caucuses in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and it will be required to adhere to principles such as equal population, contiguity, and the preservation of communities of interest.

In addition to the constitutional amendment, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes to define the commission's structure and operational procedures, including member eligibility, quorum requirements, and voting processes. It emphasizes transparency by mandating that redistricting data be made publicly available and requires a technical review of redistricting plans to ensure accuracy. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the secretary of state in distributing redistricting plans and expands the definition of "public official" to include commission members. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2030, contingent upon the adoption of the constitutional amendments, and will apply to the 2030 redistricting cycle and beyond.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 2.93, 10A.01
1st Engrossment: 2.93, 10A.01