From the Journal Courier:
A bill that would stress the preservation of traditional neighborhoods in redistricting is eligible for a vote in the Senate. Supporters say the guidelines could prevent gerrymandered districts, but others say the bill doesn’t go far enough because it wouldn’t explicitly prohibit political data from being used to create state legislative districts.
Another bill eligible for a Senate vote would create a study committee that could ultimately lead to an independent commission to draw new maps starting in 2021.