Proposition 77 - Amending the Redistricting Process

John Rabe discusses Proposition 77 with a proponent and an opponent of the measure which will appear on the November 8 special election ballot. Currently the California Constitution requires the Legislature to adjust the boundaries of each district after every the federal census. Prop. 77 would amend California’s constitution to change the process for reapportioning the state’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. The initiative would require a panel of three retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, to create a new redistricting plan to be ready by the next primary election and for the general elections that follow the measure’s approval and then following each federal census. In developing this plan the panel must consider public and legislative comments.