S 0137 Joint Resolution, By Campsen, Hembree, Climer, Young, Turner and Fanning
Similar (H 3036, H 3146)
Summary: Amendment to the Constitution of S.C.
    A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2023, OR UPON A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AFTER THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS AMENDMENT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE.
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12/13/16	Senate	Prefiled
12/13/16	Senate	Referred to Committee on Judiciary
01/10/17	Senate	Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 79)
01/10/17	Senate	Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 79)
01/13/17	Senate	Referred to Subcommittee: Massey (ch), Young, Fanning
01/24/17	Senate	Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 26)