SB508Introduced in the Senate
Somerset County Board of Education - Alterations
Introduced by Mary Carozza, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Adding two student members to the Somerset County Board of Education; altering who appoints an individual to fill a vacancy on the board to be the County Commissioners of Somerset County instead of the Governor; increasing the annual compensation for the chair and regular members of the board to be $6,000 and $5,000, respectively; establishing a scholarship for a student member of the board to be used for the student's higher education; and altering the actions the board may take during an executive session.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
128
Yes
1
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {543228/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (39-0)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (128-1)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151
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