House Amendment 1
H 3146 - Session 122 (2017-2018)
Superintendent of Education, appointed by the Governor
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Rep. OTT proposes the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3146 (COUNCIL\WAB\3146C001.AGM.WAB17):

Reference is to Printer's Date 1/25/17-H.

Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by deleting SECTION 2 in its entirety and inserting:

/ SECTION      2.      The proposed amendment in Section 1 must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballot:

     "Must Section 7, Article VI of the Constitution of this State, relating to state constitutional officers, be amended so as to provide that beginning in January 2023, the State Superintendent of education shall no longer be elected by the qualified electors of this State, and in subsequent elections, or upon a vacancy in the office of Superintendent of Education after the date of the ratification of the provisions of this paragraph, whichever occurs first, the Superintendent of Education must be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate; to provide that the appointed Superintendent of Education shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and to require the General Assembly to provide by law for the duties, compensation, and qualifications for the office?

Yes      []

No      []

Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'." /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.