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MS HB419
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Sykes
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AI Summary
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Requires Governor appointments to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to permanently include one alumni representative each from Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University.
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Changes board composition from one member per congressional district to four members per Supreme Court district, effective July 1, 2019.
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Establishes nine-year terms for board appointees (instead of varying lengths), with successors appointed upon expiration of their predecessor's term.
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Modifies vacancy-filling procedures to require successors be elected from the same district as the vacant seat.
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Maintains existing provisions for student body president representation and community college board observer status on the Board of Trustees.
Legislative Description
IHL Board; require permanent appointment of alumni from Alcorn State, Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State Universities to.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019