Hawaii Supreme Court will select member of Reapportionment Commission
April 26, 2011
Hawaii: Though legal challenges routinely play a part in redistricting in the states, the Hawaii Supreme Court will get involved even earlier than most. The justices have been called upon to select a ninth member for the Hawaii Reapportionment Commission, as prescribed by the Constitution when the eight members cannot agree on a ninth. In the state, two members are chosen by the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and House and Senate Majority Leaders. Normally, those eight members select a ninth.[1][2]
The Court is under a tight deadline, having only until May 1 to make a selection for the commission. In order to serve, one must be a Hawaiian resident, not serve on another state board or commission, and not intending to run as a candidate to the Hawaii State Legislature or U.S. House of Representatives in the next two elections.[1]
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