Somerset County Board of Education - Alterations

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds nonvoting student members to the Somerset County Board of Education, raises annual salaries for the chair ($6,000) and other members ($5,000), and shifts the power to fill board vacancies from the governor to the county commissioners. It also clarifies that the board may take certain actions during executive sessions under state law. These changes affect board composition, compensation, and how the board conducts its business.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 12, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 150
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
7. Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Mar 21, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
9. Mar 21, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
10. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Feb 13, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Anderson · sponsor

Bill text

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