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AR HB1551

Bill

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Barry Hyde

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds recall provision allowing removal of public school district board directors who have served at least 6 months through petition and election
  • Requires recall petitions signed by qualified electors equal to 35% of votes cast for that office at the preceding annual school election
  • County clerk must verify petition sufficiency within 10 days and certify to county board of election commissioners if valid
  • Special election must be held within 90 days of certification, with removal occurring if majority of qualified electors vote in favor
  • Director continues serving if majority of electors vote against removal at the recall election

Legislative Description

To Amend The Requirements For Public School District Boards Of Directors.

Last Action

House Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE

3/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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