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ID H0637
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
- Applies to countywide highway districts in counties with populations exceeding 200,000 persons that have previously established such districts
- Divides eligible counties into seven (7) highway district commissioner subdistricts with population variation not exceeding 10% between smallest and largest subdistrict
- Requires commissioners to be residents of their subdistricts and prohibits county commissioners, mayors, and city council members from holding highway district commissioner office
- Establishes staggered terms for 2024 elections with subdistricts 2, 4, and 6 elected for two (2) year terms and subdistricts 1, 3, 5, and 7 elected for four (4) year terms; all subsequent commissioners serve four (4) year terms
- Beginning with 2026 elections, commissioners are elected on a partisan basis through primary and general elections
- Commissioners receive monthly compensation not to exceed $1,200, or $1,400 for the board president
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure
Legislative Description
Repeals and adds to existing law to allow certain countywide highway districts to be divided into subdistricts, each represented by a commissioner.
COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS
Last Action
Retained on General Orders
3/25/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Defense2/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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