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MS SC551

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 203 of the Mississippi Constitution to reduce State Board of Education member terms from 9 years to 4 years for vacancies created after July 1, 2015
  • Applies only to appointments made to fill positions when members' terms expire after July 1, 2015; does not affect mid-term vacancy appointments
  • Maintains current board structure of nine members appointed by Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House with Senate confirmation
  • Scheduled for voter approval on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2015
  • Ballot explanation states the amendment "changes the terms of office of the members of the State Board of Education from nine (9) to four (4) years as the terms expire after July 1, 2015"

Legislative Description

Constitution; changes the terms of office of the members of the State Board of Education from 9 to 4 years.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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