School board election recounts will now be conducted by a board made up of representatives chosen by the candidates involved, rather than being handled solely by the school district business manager. If an even number of candidates are involved (creating a tie-breaking problem), the business manager appoints an additional neutral board member, and if the candidates object, the Secretary of State appoints that member instead. This change gives candidates more direct input into the recount process for close elections decided by 2 percent or less.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 474
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 455
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493
Signed by the President S.J. 434
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 457
Education Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 0.
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 356
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 273
Education Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 11
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 11
Education Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Education S.J. 143
First Reading Senate S.J. 121
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Education — Do Pass
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Education — Do Pass