The bill, HB 1487-FN, establishes the Independent Advisory Commission on Redistricting in New Hampshire, tasked with creating fair and transparent redistricting maps for state representatives, state senators, executive councilors, and Congressional representatives. The commission is required to convene by May 15, 2031, and every ten years thereafter, ensuring public input and adherence to criteria that limit political gerrymandering. It will consist of nine members selected through a process involving public hearings and a selection panel of retired judges, with specific eligibility requirements to ensure a lack of recent political involvement. The bill introduces new legal language to establish the commission and its operational guidelines while deleting any conflicting existing provisions.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all commission meetings be open to the public, with advance notice provided, and requires public meetings in each county before and after the release of proposed maps. It emphasizes compliance with federal and state laws in developing redistricting maps and allows registered voters to petition for a special master if the legislature fails to approve a map. The commission members will receive compensation, initially set at one-quarter of the Governor's salary, transitioning to a daily stipend if their work extends beyond 18 months. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and while it is expected to have no fiscal impact from FY 2026 to FY 2029, it anticipates indeterminable costs starting in FY 2031 related to the commission's operations.