February 9, 2006
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney Genenral: Apportionment & Redistricting
Case Number(s):
SC05-1754, SC05-1895, SC05-1755, SC05-1894

Transcript:

Summary:

Two citizens initiative that propose constitutional amendments for the November ballot are before the court, which will review them to see if each deals with a single subject only and is fairly summarized for voters. One proposed amendment would create a 15-member nonpartisan commission to establish the political boundaries for Florida's state representatives, state senators and congressional districts. The other would direct such a commission, if approved by voters, to begin work in 2007 to establish districts for the 2008 election cycle. The court will also consider the adequacy of the fiscal impact statement prepared by state analysts in the legislative and executive branches. Note: Case numbers 05-1755 and 05-1894, dealing with redistricting in 2007, now have been voluntarily dismissed by the sponsors.