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House advances change to State Board of Education elections after heated debate
Summary
The House approved a first-substitute to HB150 on Feb. 23, 2009 to alter the State Board of Education selection process, advancing direct election changes after extended debate over partisan vs. nonpartisan methods; the measure passed 45-29.
SALT LAKE CITY — After extended floor debate on Feb. 23, 2009, the Utah House advanced a first substitute to House Bill 150 that would change how state school board members are selected, voting 45-29 to pass the measure and send it on for additional consideration.
The first substitute, introduced by Representative Moss, would eliminate the governor's nominating selection committee and return the process toward direct election of state school board members. Representative Moss argued the change would bring the selection…
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