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HI HB620
Bill
Status
1/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Luke
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Constitution Article X, Section 2 to change Board of Education members from gubernatorial appointment (with Senate consent) to nonpartisan election by qualified voters.
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Establishes two at-large school board districts: one comprising Oahu and all other islands not specifically enumerated, and one comprising Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Kauai, and Niihau.
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Divides each at-large district into departmental school districts with at least one board member required to reside in each departmental district.
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Creates a nonvoting position for a public high school student selected by the Hawaii state student council to serve on the board of education.
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Amendment takes effect July 1, 2050, with a transition period from appointed to elected board structure as provided by law.
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Require The Election Of Members Of The Board Of Education.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.
12/1/2019