Redistricting Transparency Act

Redistricting: The biggest unseen issue in this year’s elections

Asked to name an issue that needs to be discussed and is not being talked about , one experienced lobbyist and politico in Raleigh, Doris Weaver, pointed out the need for more attention to redistricting of Congressional Districts and Legislative Districts in 2011.

H.R.4918 - Redistricting Transparency Act of 2010 was introduced last spring in Congress.

Summary: To require States to carry out Congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption, and for other purposes.