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In recent weeks representatives of Fair Districts PA, along with leaders of allied advocate organizations, took part in extensive conversations regarding the Folmer amendment to Senate Bill 22, which would amend the state Constitution to create an independent citizens redistricting commission.
On April 24, the Senate State Government Committee held a second hearing on redistricting reform, facilitated by Majority Chair Mike Folmer and Minority Chair Anthony Williams.
Fair Districts PA supporters and allies packed the capitol rotunda on April 16 to show strong public support for an independent redistricting commission.
On April 11, 2018, the House State Government Committee held a voting meeting on HB 722. An amendment was proposed that guts HB 722 and gives even more power to legislators. It passed.
Three of the 14 California commissioners gave of their own time to share the message: average citizens, working together, can create fairer, more responsive district maps.
As we’ve said from the start: we need an independent redistricting commission with real opportunities for public input and strong safeguards for transparency.