SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A panel of state lawmakers that will
draw new boundaries for South Dakota's legislative districts has
begun its summer work.
The 15-member Legislative Redistricting Committee eventually
will recommend a plan to a special session of the Legislature in
late October. Wednesday's meeting focused on not being sued.
The last time the Legislature redrew the boundaries, in 2001,
three lawsuits followed that cost state taxpayers more than
$800,000. The most expensive dealt with the issue of American
Indian voters. The state lost and a federal court redrew three
districts.
This summer the redistricting committee plans meetings on the
seven reservations in the state.
South Dakota's 35 legislative districts are redrawn every 10
years to reflect population shifts reported by the U.S. Census.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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