County extension board members will now serve staggered terms of one to three years instead of the previous fixed terms, with all terms expiring on January 10th each year. This change allows for more flexible appointment schedules while maintaining continuity on the five- or seven-member boards that oversee cooperative extension work in each county.
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The amendment changes county extension board member terms from one-year appointments expiring each January to staggered terms of one-to-three years, creating longer and more stable board tenure while also clarifying language about membership qualifications and anti-discrimination protections. This STRENGTHENS the bill's original purpose by extending board member stability beyond annual turnover.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 547
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 497
Signed by the President S.J. 448
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 477
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 412
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 143
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 166
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 113
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Prime sponsor · Sen.
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