Idaho Constitution Article XIX - Apportionment
Idaho Constitution – Article XIX: Apportionment focuses on how legislative representation is distributed across the state. Here's a summary of its key provisions:
Summary of Article XIX – Apportionment:
Legislative Reapportionment:
The legislature is responsible for dividing the state into legislative districts.
This apportionment must ensure equal representation based on population.
The state is divided into 30 legislative districts, unless changed by law.
Timing and Process:
Apportionment must occur every ten years, typically following the federal census.
A reapportionment commission may be established to handle redistricting efforts, ensuring fairness and compliance with population shifts.
Guiding Principles:
Districts should be as equal in population as practicable.
The aim is to ensure voting equality under the principle of "one person, one vote".
Apportionment should respect county lines and seek to maintain compact and contiguous districts where possible.
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