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ID H0403

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows soil conservation district boards to increase supervisors from five (5) to seven (7) or decrease back to five (5) by majority vote, with additional supervisors appointed until regular elections.

  • Requires written notification signed by district board chairman to state soil and water conservation commission and secretary of state when reducing supervisors, ensuring only two (2) or three (3) supervisors appear on the next election ballot.

  • Establishes that a quorum consists of three (3) supervisors for five-member districts and four (4) supervisors for seven-member districts, rather than a simple majority.

  • Provides that if supervisors fail to appoint a replacement within ninety (90) days following a vacancy that results in loss of quorum, the governor shall appoint a replacement sufficient to reestablish a quorum.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a reduction in the number of supervisors and to revise provisions regarding terms of office, the filling of vacancies, and quorums.

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2024 Session Law Chapter 39 Effective: 03/14/2024

3/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs3/7/2024
Resources and Environment2/15/2024
Agricultural Affairs1/19/2024

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