VA HJR36 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 20 2007 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-18 - House: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections by voice vote

Summary

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Board of Education. Provides for the appointment of the members of the Board of Education as follows: four members, including a member designated as president, appointed by the Governor; three members appointed by the House of Delegates; and two members appointed by the Senate, in accordance with the rules of each house. Members are to be appointed for four-year terms. Terms are staggered. No person may be appointed to more than two consecutive full terms. Members in office when the amendment takes effect will serve until their successors are appointed. Presently, the Constitution provides that all nine members are appointed by the Governor.

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Title

Constitutional amendment; appointment of members to Board of Education (first reference).

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-18 House: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections by voice vote
2007-12-20 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
2007-12-20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088194692

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