A plan to change how legislative districts are drawn in Illinois has cleared the state House. Lawmakers currently draw district maps.
But the measure that passed the House on a 105-7 vote Tuesday would give the job to an independent eight-member panel appointed by two state Supreme Court justices who would represent each party.
If the group gridlocks, the proposal would have justices appoint a tie-breaking ninth member. The Senate will now consider the measure.
If it passes that chamber, voters would be asked in November to approve the changes.