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ASSEMBLY BILL 724 (KETCHUM – 1970)
CHAPTER 494, STATUTES OF 1970, AB 724
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Education Code sections 1161, 1162, and 2413.5 relating to school district governing board were amended following the enactment of Assembly Bill 724. (See Exhibit #1d) This bill was introduced by Assembly member William Ketchum on February 16, 1970.
Assembly Bill 724 was assigned to the Assembly Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education where policy issues raised by the bill were considered. (See Exhibits #3 and #4) Two amendments were made to Assembly Bill 724 during the legislative process. (See Exhibits #1b, #1c, and #2) Subsequent to legislative approval, Governor Ronald Reagan signed the bill on July 28, 1970 and it was recorded by the Secretary of State on that day as Chapter 494 of the Statutes of 1970. (See Exhibits #1d and #2)
Assembly Bill 724 contained an urgency clause that caused the bill to become effect immediately. (See Exhibit #1d, page 976)
A summary of the provisions of Assembly Bill 724 as enacted is provided in the Summary Digest, which states:
Specifies that vacancy on school district governing board occurs on date specified in the written resignation filed, rather than when such resignation is filed, with county superintendent of schools having jurisdiction over district if date is specified in such resignation. Makes written resignation irrevocable when filed, whether specifying deferred effective date or otherwise.
Directs county superintendent to call immediately, within 120 days after written resignation is filed, special election to fill such a vacancy, rather than call such election to be held within 120 days after vacancy occurs.
Deletes specific provision re vacancies on junior college district governing boards. Makes provisions re vacancies on school district governing boards applicable to vacancies on junior college district governing boards.
In effect immediately.
(See Exhibit #6, page 68)