SB438 Alabama 2014 Session
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Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
State Superintendant of Education, change from appointed to elected, term provided, amend Amendment 284, const. amend.
Description
Under existing law, the State Superintendent of Education is appointed by the State Board of Education.
This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide for the election of the State Superintendent of Education.
To amend Amendment 284 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, relating to the selection of the State Superintendent of Education; to provide for the election of the superintendent at the 2016 General Election and every four years thereafter; to provide for the duration of the term; and to provide for the filling of a vacancy in the position.
Subjects
Constitutional Amendments
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2014 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB438 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature