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Senate votes to restore direct election for State School Board nominees after wide floor debate
Summary
After lengthy debate, the Senate voted to change the nomination process for the State School Board, moving toward direct elections for candidates instead of the current governor‑nominated slate via local nominating committees; the vote was recorded in the floor journal.
The Senate devoted extensive floor time to Senate Bill 40, which would alter how candidates for the State School Board appear on the ballot. Senator Nielsen opened the debate by recounting instances where local nominating committees screened out prospective candidates, arguing the process discouraged some people from running and reduced voter choice.
Supporters said restoring a general‑election process would give voters…
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