The redistricting plan is the culmination of months of hard work by the redistricting committee and its staff. The end plan is fair to everyone – and adequately reflects population shifts over the past 10 years. The Clarion-Ledger was one of the first news organizations to file a report on the vote – as well as a roll call of the votes.
The resolution, which passed 65-56, was held on a motion to reconsider, so lawmakers will return to the Capitol at 8 a.m. Saturday to finalize the vote.
Most of those who voted against the proposed map were Republicans.
The plan would increase majority black districts in the state from 39 to 44 and reduce the number of split precincts from 449 to 189.
Each House district will contain within 5 percent of 24,322 people.
Click here for the full story and the roll call vote. Do not forget to read other details of the plan posted throughout this blog.
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