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ID S1285
Bill
Status
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes existing language regarding highway commissioner elections and terms of office, replacing it with new election provisions effective July 1, 2014.
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Establishes staggered elections for 2015, 2017, and 2019, with one commissioner standing for election each year and receiving a six-year term.
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When multiple commissioners' terms expire in the same year, the board designates the commissioner from the lowest-numbered subdistrict to stand for election and extends the other commissioner's term by two years.
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After 2019, all highway district commissioners shall serve six-year terms of office.
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Requires all highway commissioners to be elected on a districtwide basis rather than from subdistricts.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise terms of office and to establish provisions relating to an alternative election of highway commissioners.
HIGHWAY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
Last Action
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate
3/17/2014