A measure that would cut off one of the main avenues for challenging legislative redistricting plans was approved by a House committee, alarming groups that fought maps struck down by the courts in recent years for political gerrymandering.
The measure (HB 953), which was substantially broadened by an amendment filed Tuesday evening, passed the House Public Integrity & Ethics Committee on a 14-3 vote.
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