Opinion ID: 1239200
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 12

Heading: Summary Evaluation of Proposed Plan

Text: It is our belief that this plan not only is in accord with the instructions received, but that it provides decided improvements over both the 1965 reapportionment and the 1971 reapportionment. The following comparisons are offered for the Court's consideration: I. ELECTORAL PERCENTAGES [1] House Senate 1965 Plan 42.66% 46.52% 1971 Plan 48.71% 51.25% 1971 Plan Plus Military 44.87% 54.35% Masters' Plan 51.26% 53.83% II. POPULATION VARIANCE RATIOS [2] 1965 Plan 3.79 to 1 1.66 to 1 1971 Plan 2.28 to 1 1.52 to 1 1971 Plan Plus Military 3.34 to 1 1.88 to 1 Masters' Plan 1.35 to 1 1.35 to 1 III. RANGE OF VARIATION Percent Percent 1965 Plan +104.57 to -45.95 -26.19 to -23.72 1971 Plan + 23.35 to -45.93 +26.14 to -17.22 1971 Plan Plus Military + 61.9 to -51.6 +43.2 to -23.8 Masters' Plan + 4.3 to -22.5 + 4.3 to -22.5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The House districts established by the proposed plan preserve the identity of recognized regional entities and local natural and socio-economic units. Illogical combinations in creating Senate districts are also avoided. This is an important improvement over existing plans.