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ID S1287
Bill
Status
Passed
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Changes the date for governor appointments to fill expired board positions from the first day of March to the first day of July
- Allows appointed members to assume full powers and duties immediately upon appointment, rather than waiting for confirmation
- Requires all appointments to the State Board of Education to be confirmed by the Senate at its next regular session
- Members holding office on the effective date of the act continue serving for the balance of their current terms
- Maintains the board's composition of the state superintendent plus seven (7) governor-appointed members, each serving five (5) year terms
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to terms of office and appointments, to provide that members shall assume full powers and duties upon appointment and to provide that appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
EDUCATION BOARD
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/19/14 Session Law Chapter 138 Effective: 07/01/2014
3/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Education2/24/2014
Education2/6/2014
Judiciary and Rules2/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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