Rep. Brian Greene (R)

HB 228 (State Board of Education Elections Amendments)

Libertas Institute supports this bill.

Under current law, the Governor has the authority to appoint a nominating committee that "screens" state school board candidates and allows on the ballot only the candidates who they like. Further, the Governor has the authority to narrow the list even further. Thus, voters are not given the ability to determine who they want to elect, as their options are substantially narrowed. This bill repeals that authority, allowing all candidates to seek election. It also makes the position partisan, allowing for more scrutiny and accountability.

Libertas Institute supports this bill. No person should have the ability to arbitrarily limit the options voters are provided in who they might elect.