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S2031Senate2013-2014 Session

Provides that vacancies in the office of regent shall be filled by appointment

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1+4 co-sponsorsAffects Education
Status
In Assembly Committee
Education
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

History

  1. Referred to education
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 42–19
  4. Ordered to third reading cal.277
  5. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  6. Print number 2031a
  7. Amend and recommit to higher education
  8. Referred to higher education
  9. Referred to higher education

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S2031A

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to filling vacancies in the office of regent by appointment

Purpose

To provide for the selection of the board of regents by appointment.

Summary of provisions

This bill amends Section 202 of the Education Law to provide that there will be seventeen appointed regents; eight of whom would be chosen by the Governor; three by the Majority Leader of the Senate; three by the Speaker of the Assembly; one each by the Minority Leaders of the Senate and Assembly and one appointment to be selected on a rotating basis amongst the Governor, Majority Leader and Speaker.

Existing law

Selection is made by a resolution of the Senate and Assembly, or in the event there no agreement, by election of the Legislature sitting in joint Session of 213 members.

Justification

The composition of the Board of Regents should be a reflection of the entire State, capturing as wide and diverse a group as possible The law presently provides that the 17 members of the board reflect regional representation but when it comes to the selection of each individual regent, one house has an overwhelming advantage in the process. This bill would provide for a appointment process that insures a more open and global participation by the executive and the majority and minority in the Senate and Assembly. It will strengthen the system and open up membership to all worthy candidates.

Legislative history

2012 S.7318.

Fiscal implications

None to the State.

Effective date

Immediately.

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