Process is Transparent and Open
TRAC meetings open to the public TRAC must make their census data – and their maps -- available to the public. Members of the public may submit maps to TRAC. TRAC shall hold at least 5 public hearings around the state prior to voting on any maps. TRAC must hold at least 3 additional hearings around the state after its preliminary approval of maps to be considered by the legislature.
Guided by clear & fair criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Districts must comply with all federal laws – including the Voting Rights Act -- which is embodied in the Amendment. Districts shall be contiguous. Districts shall be substantially equal in population. Districts shall be compact. District boundaries shall follow visible geographic and municipal boundaries, to the extent practical. The map shall not be drawn to favor one party or another. Party registration, voting history or incumbency cannot be used to draw the maps, but may be used to evaluate. Allows “de-nesting” – Representative districts need not be contained within a single Senate district.
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