Rep. G.M. SMITH proposes the following Amendment No. to H. 4985 (COUNCIL\SA\4985C003.JN.SA22):

Reference is to Printer's Date 3/31/22-H.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 11-54-25(A) and inserting:

/ Section 11-54-25.(A) The authority is governed by a board of directors that is composed of fourteen members. The members must be appointed as follows:

(1) four members appointed by the senators whose districts include the member counties;

(2) four members appointed by the representatives whose districts include the member counties; and

(3) six members appointed by the Governor, one of whom is designated as chairperson.

No member may be a legislator or a member of a legislator's family. No two members designated in items (1) through (3) may reside in the same county. All members designated in items (1) through (3) must have sufficient experience in the fields of education, economic development, healthcare, or business management to deem them qualified as determined by the appointing senators, representatives, or chairman. /