Indiana redistricting session pushed to Dec. 1 after public disapproval
On Monday, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) announced that the state’s redistricting plan will not be discussed until early December.
On Monday, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) announced that the state’s redistricting plan will not be discussed until early December.
The shift comes just a week after Gov. Mike Braun (R) called a special session focused on the issue, which could have begun as soon as Monday. Braun iterated the need to ensure Hoosiers would have fair representation in Congress, but Huston expressed concern for wasting taxpayer dollars.
“Because of this calendar alignment, starting the regular session early would be the most cost-effective and efficient way to address the Governor’s call for a special session,” Huston said in the statement. “Our goal is to avoid any added session-related costs, and we will continue to look for ways to save taxpayer dollars as we work through and finalize the schedule.”
Redistricting opposition
Although the Indiana House of Representatives reportedly has enough votes to pass a new congressional map, and several lawmakers have flip-flopped on redistricting in recent months, the state Senate still has several holdouts who could be halting the momentum.
Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute), who is still publicly undecided on voting on a new congressional map, held a listening session last Saturday for constituents in his district to voice their opinions on the issue. Not a single person spoke in favor of gerrymandering during the event.
In a statement, Senate Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta said no matter when the vote happens, his caucus is focused on reducing the cost of living for Indiana.
“Redrawing political maps won’t solve any of these problems,” GiaQuinta said. “House Democrats will be offering solutions, and I look forward to hearing from Statehouse Republicans about what their plans to make Indiana more affordable look like.”
.@inhsedems Leader @PhilGiaQuinta on updated legislative session timeline:
“Whether the Statehouse comes back early for special session or regular session, House Democrats are going to be focused on the same thing: the skyrocketing cost of living here in Indiana. From health…
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