House panel approves amended archives board restructuring after public concern about retroactive clause
Committee advanced HB169, which restructures appointments to the Department of Archives and History board. Public commenters and members raised concerns that retroactive language could remove two recently reappointed Black board members; an amendment was adopted to add Senate consideration for gubernatorial appointees and the bill passed as amended.
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A House committee voted to advance HB169, a bill that changes the composition and appointment process for the Department of Archives and History board of trustees after public testimony raised concerns about retroactive language that could remove recently reappointed members.
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