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Read. Follow. Verify.Resolution proposes constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission for Georgia legislative and congressional maps
Last action · June 20, 2026: House Second ReadersSponsors: Gabriel Sanchez and 5 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Resolution 11EX proposes a constitutional amendment to strip the General Assembly of its map-drawing powers and establish a 15-member Independent Redistricting Commission composed of registered voters to draw state legislative and congressional districts. The measure outlines strict eligibility criteria for commissioners, a multi-step public application and random selection process overseen by the Secretary of State, and oversight duties for the Supreme Court of Georgia. If approved by voters on the ballot, the amendment takes effect for future redistricting cycles.
The measure shifts legislative and congressional map-drawing authority from elected lawmakers to an independent citizen body, establishing dedicated funding equal to at least one-fourth of the Secretary of State's budget and creating new legal restrictions on who can serve based on past political activity.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Registered voters in the State of Georgia
Voters will decide whether to ratify the constitutional amendment and will be eligible to apply for service on the redistricting commission.
General Assembly
The legislature loses its sole constitutional authority to draw and apportion its own legislative districts and congressional maps.
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is assigned specific administrative duties to process applications, manage random selections, and convene initial commission meetings.
Employers in Georgia
Employers are prohibited from discharging, threatening, or retaliating against employees who serve on the commission or attend its meetings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to serve on the Independent Redistricting Commission?
How are the 15 commissioners selected?
What role does the General Assembly play in redistricting under this amendment?
How is the commission funded?
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Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.
Procedural history
3 actions- Jun 20, 2026HouseHouse Second Readers
- Jun 18, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse First Readers
- Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse Hopper
Version history
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Transfer of Redistricting Power
The measure shifts map-making authority away from the elected General Assembly to an independent citizen body.
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Sources
www.legis.ga.gov
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