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MS SC521

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 203 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to reduce State Board of Education members' terms from nine years to four years
  • Applies only to appointments made to fill vacancies occurring after January 1, 2019
  • Preserves existing initial appointment terms and staggered schedule established in 1984
  • Proposed amendment to be submitted to qualified electors for vote on November 6, 2018
  • 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

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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