SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Legislature's court-ordered redistricting process will kick off next week with public hearings and proposed maps.

Public hearings are expected on Utah's Capitol Hill next week where people can offer input to the legislature's redistricting committee. Congressional maps advanced by the committee will be made available for a 10-day public comment period starting Sept. 25. The legislature will then vote in special session on Oct. 6 on any proposed maps, which then go back to Judge Dianna Gibson for her approval.

The committee will be chaired by Sen. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton (who chaired the last committee that adopted maps that led to the lawsuit) and Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman. Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, and Rep. Doug Ow

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