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MS SC548

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 203 of the Mississippi Constitution to reduce State Board of Education member terms from 9 years to 4 years for appointments made after January 1, 2018.

  • Applies only to vacancies created by expiration of members' terms occurring after January 1, 2018; vacancies from other causes remain filled for the unexpired term only.

  • Submitted to qualified electors for approval at the November 2018 general election.

  • Ballot explanation states: "This proposed constitutional amendment changes the terms of office of the members of the State Board of Education from nine (9) to four (4) years."

Legislative Description

Constitution; change terms of office of members of State Board of Education from nine to four years.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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