A few supporters testified that a map the Redistricting Commission drew was sound, but Republicans in the Legislature claim the committee members didn't follow the law or the Constitution.
If early bill requests are any indication, the Montana Constitution’s provision creating an independent redistricting commission rests squarely in the GOP’s sights.
The commission voted 3-2 last week to submit the proposed House and Senate district maps to the Legislature for comment, with the nonpartisan chair and Democratic members in favor and Republican members in opposition.