HB 1487-FN (2026): creating an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider.

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HB 1487-FN (2026)

creating an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 254 people signed in online: 252 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 189–164.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • January 27, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 189, nays 164, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:20 am GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • January 28, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 189-164 02/05/2026

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