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HJR 23DFLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026D

High Impact

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Change How Florida Draws Voting Districts

Original title: State Reapportionment

April 29, 2026

Companion · SJR 728same policy, Senate version

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The Frame

What this does

If approved by voters, this amendment would fundamentally change how political boundaries are drawn in Florida by removing the primary map-drawing power from the Legislature and increasing the total number of legislative seats, which would alter the size and composition of districts for every voter in the state.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Florida voters

Voters would see changes to the number of legislative districts and the process by which their representatives' boundaries are determined.

Florida Legislature

The Legislature would lose its primary map-drawing authority and be required to select from commission-provided maps.

Supreme Court of Florida

The court is granted exclusive jurisdiction to resolve legal challenges and select maps in the event of legislative failure.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 29, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

HJR 23D proposes a constitutional amendment to shift the responsibility for drawing legislative and congressional district maps to three independent redistricting commissions. The measure also seeks to increase the maximum number of Senate districts from 40 to 60 and House districts from 120 to 180.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would draw the district maps under this proposal?

Three independent redistricting commissions—one each for the Senate, House, and congressional districts—would be responsible for creating the maps.

What happens if the Legislature and the commissions cannot agree on a map?

If the Legislature fails to adopt a map, the Supreme Court of Florida is required to select the most compact map from the three submitted by the commissions.

Are there restrictions on who can serve on these commissions?

Yes. Applicants must have voted in two of the last three presidential and gubernatorial elections. Current officeholders, lobbyists, campaign staff, and those who worked for the Legislature in the last 18 years are prohibited from serving.

Why It Matters

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Shift from Legislative to Commission-led Redistricting

The bill proposes a fundamental transfer of power from the elected legislature to appointed independent commissions, with the Supreme Court acting as the final arbiter.

Florida Legislature Supreme Court of Florida

Connected Entities

bill_numberHJR 23D“The specific legislative proposal for state reapportionment.”Map →

personGovernor of Florida“Authorized to reconvene the legislature or commissions under specific failure-to”Map →

organizationFlorida Legislature“The body currently responsible for reapportionment that would see its role reduc”Map →

personAttorney General of Florida“Responsible for petitioning the Supreme Court regarding apportionment validity.”Map →

organizationSupreme Court of Florida“The court granted exclusive jurisdiction to resolve map disputes and select maps”Map →

date2026“The legislative session or year associated with the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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