2021 House Bill 4884

Revise governor removal of corrupt or neglectful school board members

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Steve Marino (R-24)

To revise provisions of the state school code that prescribe a process for a governor exercising the authority granted by the state constitution to remove a local public official from office, in cases when that official is school board member or intermediate school board member. House Bill 4883 would amend the process for removing other local officials, which is authorized for neglect, corruption or malfeasance.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

May 20, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

March 23, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 14, 2022

Substitute offered by Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-33)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 61 to 43 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness

June 23, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Elections