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House rejects constitutional amendment to make state school board gubernatorial appointment
Summary
The House debated SJR 16 at length and rejected the first substitute to move selection of the state school board to gubernatorial appointment; speakers voiced concerns about parental authority, timing and constitutional implications before the substitute failed 18-54.
Salt Lake City — Lawmakers spent hours debating a proposed constitutional amendment, SJR 16, to change the selection of Utah's State Board of Education from election to gubernatorial appointment.
Representative Rob McKay, the sponsor, said the proposal would reduce friction between the legislature and the board and place clearer responsibility with the executive. "This would place…
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